Malapterurus stiassnyae Norris, 2002 Recherche rapide

Attributs

  • DISTRIBUTION: Lien Faunafri
  • Colour pattern : Norris, 2002 | Norris, 2003 | Seegers, 2008 .
  • Current distribution known : broadly distributed in Upper Guinean basins east of the Fouta Dialon uplands, from the Bofon River (Guinea) to the St Paul River (Liberia) .
  • Food habits : feeds mainly on fish stunned by electric shocks .
  • Habitat / home range : occurs among rocks or roots; favours sluggish or standing water; active at night .
  • Morphology / anatomy : Norris, 2002 | Norris, 2003 | Seegers, 2008 .
  • Reproduction : forms pairs and breeds in excavated cavities or holes .
  • Size : 300 mm SL .
  • Types :
    • Malapterurus stiassnyae Norris, 2002: 48-51, fig. 23, 24. Type locality: River Moa drainage, Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone (07°33'N-11°21'W). Holotype AMNH 59488; paratypes: AMNH 59433, 59449, ANSP 8551, MNHN 1992-702, MRAC 73.010.P.4155, 73.010.P.4158-4160, 73.010.P.4162-4163, 73.010.P.4166-4170, 73.010.P.4171, 73.010.P.4172, USNM 48492, 48493, ZMH 4837.
  • Use and trade : part of the aquarium trade .