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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bathyclarias Foveolatus

Bathyclarias foveolatus Jackson, 1955
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs at a depth of 30 m and deeper, in rocky areas. Feeds on rock-inhabiting species during the night . Prefers rocky substrates and feeds exclusively on fish .

Scientific Name
Bathyclarias foveolatus
Authority
Jackson, 1955
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
75 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bathyclarias Foveolatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bathyclarias Foveolatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 9°S - 15°S Endemic and occurring throughout Lake Malawi (Nyasa).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.7
Food Items

rock-inhabiting species during the night (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
75cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jackson, 1955

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