Schilbe Tumbanus
📖 Overview
Confined to larger lakes and rivers; possibly a shoaling species; polyphagous with a frugivorous tendency; stomach contents examined showed the presence of sand, mud, benthic vegetable remains, leaves, fruits and insect remains . Oviparous, eggs are unguarded . Probably of economic importance locally for fishermen of Lake Tumba; maximum reported TL 280mm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: adipose fin always present; anterior nostrils closer to each other than posterior ones; snout reaching slightly beyond lower jaw; nasal barbel always reaching beyond orbit; eyes rather large (horizontal diameter 26,8-33,1% HL); inner side of pectoral spine feebly serrated .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schilbe Tumbanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schilbe Tumbanus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 10°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutropius tumbanus | Pellegrin | 1926 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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