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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Batasio Tengana

Batasio tengana Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Batasio Tengana (Batasio tengana), first described by Hamilton, 1822 is a small fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Batasio tengana
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Batasio Tengana is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Batasio Tengana 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; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - ?; amphidromous . Tropical; 23°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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