Bagrus Orientalis
📖 Overview
Bagrus Orientalis (Bagrus orientalis) 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 44.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Head much depressed, smooth above or finely striated on sides of elongate fontanelle; premaxillary band of teeth 5-6 times as long as broad, nearly as broad as the band of vomerine teeth; snout truncate . Snout projecting beyond lower jaw. Maxillary barbel 1.66-2 times head length, reaching pelvics , but not passing the base of the pelvics . Nasal barbel 1/5-1/3 of head length; inner mandibular barbel 0.33-0.4 times head length . Outer mandibular barbel 0.60-0.66 times head length. Occipital processus long and narrow, almost reaching the interneural . Last ray of dorsal fin above vertical of first ray of pelvics; dorsal spine smooth, feeble; adipose fin 4-5.5 times as long as deep, about twice as long as dorsal fin; caudal fin deeply forked, with pointed lobes . Upper lobe of caudal fin with short filament . Pectoral spine moderately strong, smooth, or very slightly serrated behind . Coloration: brown or olive above, white beneath; black dots sometimes scattered on the back and on the adipose and caudal fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bagrus Orientalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bagrus Orientalis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bagrus Orientalis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°S - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Bagrus Orientalis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Bagrus Orientalis is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bagrus Orientalis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagrus occipitalis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Porcus orientalis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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