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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Akysis Poecilurus

Akysis poecilurus Ng & Kottelat, 2026
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Akysis Poecilurus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Akysis poecilurus
Authority
Ng & Kottelat, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: large hyaline spot on the proximal third of each caudal-fin lobe; interorbital distance (30-34% HL); pelvic fin just reaching anal-fin origin when adpressed (14-18% SL); absence of serrae on the posterior margin of the pectoral-fin spine; and color pattern of pale, irregular oblique bands that encircle a dark brown body : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Akysis Poecilurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Akysis Poecilurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Akysis Poecilurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Kottelat, 2026

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