Pantodon buchholzi

Pantodon buchholzi Peters, 1877 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Pantodontidae (order Osteoglossiformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Pantodon buchholzi Peters, 1877 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osteoglossiformes, Pantodon buchholzi exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Pantodontidae.

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

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