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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Badis Siamensis

Badis siamensis Klausewitz, 1957
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Badis Siamensis (Badis siamensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Badidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Badis siamensis
Authority
Klausewitz, 1957
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 28. Possesses a dark blotch on the dorsolateral aspect of the caudal peduncle. Postorbital stripe angled. Caudal peduncle blotch small and confined to side of caudal peduncle. Adults possess black spots arranged in prominent horizontal rows along the side. Caudal fin base with 3 indistinct dark blotches. Scales in lateral low 25-26 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Badis Siamensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Thailand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm
Dorsal Spines
17
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Klausewitz, 1957

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