Bagarius Dolichonema
📖 Overview
Bagarius Dolichonema (Bagarius dolichonema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral margin of frontal straight, not forming brow ridge; dorsal spine strong (width 9.9-14.1 times its length); weakly notched antero-dorsal margin on pterygiophore of first dorsal-fin; filamentous extensions of pectoral-fin spine beyond posterior of pelvic-fin base and some reaching anus; neural spines of 4tth-6th vertebrae immediately anterior to adipose fin distally slightly flattened; adipose-fin origin at vertical through or very slightly posterior to analfin origin; and caudal peduncle slender (3.8-4.6% SL) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagarius Dolichonema is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bagarius Dolichonema is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bagarius Dolichonema is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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