Phractolaemus ansorgii

Phractolaemus ansorgii Boulenger, 1901 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Phractolaemidae (order Gonorynchiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the African mudfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Phractolaemus ansorgii Boulenger, 1901 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gonorynchiformes, Phractolaemus ansorgii exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Phractolaemidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Phractolaemidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.