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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Indawgyi stream catfish

Akysis prashadi Hora, 1936
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Indawgyi stream catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Akysis prashadi
Authority
Hora, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 5; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. Posterior edge of pectoral spine without serrations. Head length 20.6-23.8% SL; head width 21.4-25.1% SL; interorbital distance 35-37% HL; length of nasal barbel 63-68% HL. Caudal fin deeply emarginate .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indawgyi stream catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Indawgyi stream catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Indawgyi stream catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hora, 1936

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