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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Akysis Variegatus

Akysis variegatus Bleeker, 1846
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found at bottom depths in the middle Mekong mainstream and in smaller tributary streams. May be found in decaying vegetation. Not seen in markets .

Scientific Name
Akysis variegatus
Authority
Bleeker, 1846
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Akysidae
Akysidae
Genus
Akysis
Akysis
Species
Akysis Variegatus
Akysis variegatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Akysis Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Akysis Variegatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Akysis Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Akysis Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1846

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES proudovec proměnlivý

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pimelodus variegatus Bleeker 1846 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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