Schilbe Multitaeniatus

📖 Overview

Schilbe Multitaeniatus (Schilbe multitaeniatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Schilbeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: adipose fin present and fully developed . Posterior nostrils as close as or closer to each other than are the anterior pair . Inner side of pectoral fin spine weakly serrated . Barbels well developed, nasal barbel always reaching beyond posterior eye border and often beyond anterior border of opercle . Medium-sized species, growing over 25 cm SL with distinct lateral bands on body, predominantly with several dark lateral streaks and/or irregular marbling . Lower jaw reaching as far as snout or only a little shorter than upper jaw , never completely surrounded by the upper lips when mouth is closed . Interorbital width 54.6-68.2% HL; mouth width 48.7-63% HL . 45-60 branched anal fin rays . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schilbe Multitaeniatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 156 records indexed .

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