Bagarius Protos
📖 Overview
Bagarius Protos (Bagarius protos) 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 40.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 43. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: eye small (5-8% HL); lateral margin of frontal straight, not forming brow ridge, strongly notched in antero-dorsal margin of the first dorsal-fin pterygiophore; dorsal spine strong (width 10.6-14.4 times its length); filamentous extensions of pectoral-fin spine reaching posterior of anal-fin base; neural spines of 4th-6th vertebrae immediately anterior to adipose fin distally slender; adipose-fin origin at vertical through or very slightly posterior to anal-fin origin, and caudal peduncle deep (4.2-5.1% SL) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagarius Protos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bagarius Protos is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bagarius Protos is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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