Tetracamphilius Notatus
📖 Overview
Tetracamphilius Notatus (Tetracamphilius notatus), first described by Nichols & Griscom, 1917 is a tiny fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.30 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. A Tetracamphilius species with non-serrate pectoral fin spines, spots instead of bands on the body, and olfactory organ not greatly enlarged . Number of caudal fin rays: 14/6+7/13 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tetracamphilius Notatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 5°N - 3°N Central African Republic, and rivers Uele (middle Congo River basin) and Lufira (upper Lualaba drainage, upper Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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