Zaireichthys Kavangoensis
📖 Overview
Zaireichthys Kavangoensis (Zaireichthys kavangoensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amphiliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 37 - 38. Diagnosis: This species differs from Zaireichthys conspicuus, Z. kunenensis, Z. lacustris and Z. maravensis in the narrower premaxillary tooth patch, less than 33% of mouth width; from Z. monomotapa in shorter lateral line and smaller number of rays in the dorsal fin and caudal fins, II,5 vs. II,6-7 and 11-13 vs. 14-16 respectively; from Z. kafuensis in the narrower head, smaller premaxillary tooth patch and smaller numbers of rays in median fins; from Z. pallidus in the shorter barbels, e.g. maxillary 1.3±0.1 times in head length vs. 1.0±0.1, steeper snout and in the colour pattern, rows of blotches vs. pallid with fine spots . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zaireichthys Kavangoensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zaireichthys Kavangoensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Zaireichthys Kavangoensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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