Heterotis niloticus

Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Osteoglossidae (order Osteoglossiformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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