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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Clanwilliam catfish

Austroglanis gilli Barnard, 1943
Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs among rocks and cobbles and under banks in clear, flowing streams. Feeds on insects, especially the larvae of caddis and mayflies, and other small invertebrates taken from the bottom .

Scientific Name
Austroglanis gilli
Authority
Barnard, 1943
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clanwilliam catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clanwilliam catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 31°S - 33°S South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.39
Food Items

insects, especially the larvae of caddis and mayflies, and other small invertebrates taken from the

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Barnard, 1943

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gephyroglanis gilli Barnard 1943 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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