Schilbe Zairensis
📖 Overview
Schilbe Zairensis (Schilbe zairensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Schilbeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 40 - 41. Diagnosis: adipose fin present; position of nostrils slightly variable, distance between both anterior and posterior nostrils being approximately equal; lower jaw shorter than upper jaw and completely surrounded by upper lips when mouth is closed; inner side of pectoral spine feebly serrated; barbels very long; nasal barbel always reaching to posterior border of opercle or somewhat further, maxillary barbel at least reaching to end of pectoral spine and outer mental barbel reaching to midway along pectoral spine; colour pattern characterized by brown back and head, large dark (brown) stripe along lateral line and oblique brown stripe from below anterior part of lateral line to origin of anal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schilbe Zairensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schilbe Zairensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | sumčík lenfunský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 31 records indexed .
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