Bagrus Filamentosus
📖 Overview
Bagrus Filamentosus (Bagrus filamentosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 69 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Diagnosis: body rather elongate, 6 times longer than deep; occipital process 3-5 times longer than broad . 10-11 branched dorsal-fin rays , 1st extended into long filament, following into shorter ones . Longest filament comprised 2 to 3 times in standard length . Predorsal length comprised 2.6 to 2.9 times in standard length; head width 1.6-1.9 times in head length; width of premaxillary tooth plate 2.4-2.8 times in head length; upper caudal-fin lobe often prolonged into a short filament . Upper caudal-fin lobe comprised 2.5 to 3.5 times in standard length . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagrus Filamentosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bagrus Filamentosus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bagrus Filamentosus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C ; 16°N - 8°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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