Vogelkop river garfish
📖 Overview
Vogelkop river garfish (Zenarchopterus ornithocephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zenarchopteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14; Vertebrae: 49 - 50. Sixth anal fin ray of adult male enlarged. Predorsal scales 48-52. Scales anterior to origin of dorsal fin 45. Upper jaw longer than wide; lower jaw about equal to head length. Pectoral fin much shorter than head length. No modified dorsal fin rays in males.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vogelkop river garfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Vogelkop river garfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Vogelkop river garfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Vogelkop River Garfish |
| 🌍CES | polozobánka ptačí |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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