Tetracamphilius Angustifrons
📖 Overview
Tetracamphilius Angustifrons (Tetracamphilius angustifrons), first described by Boulenger, 1902 is a tiny fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A relatively elongate snout with an enlarged olfactory organ; length of lamellar portion of olfactory organ nearly equal to eye diameter; and anterior and posterior nostrils widely separated, posterior much larger than anterior . Number of dorsal fin rays: 8-9; number of anal fin rays: 9-10; number of pectoral fin rays: 9 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tetracamphilius Angustifrons is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 6°N - 10°S Central African Republic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilius angustifrons | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Anoplopterus angustifrons | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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