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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chrysichthys Bocagii

Chrysichthys bocagii Boulenger, 1910
Max Length
21.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chrysichthys Bocagii (Chrysichthys bocagii) 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 21.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chrysichthys bocagii
Authority
Boulenger, 1910
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Chrysichthys
Chrysichthys
Species
Chrysichthys Bocagii
Chrysichthys bocagii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chrysichthys Bocagii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Bocagii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chrysichthys Bocagii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chrysichthys Bocagii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 9°S - 11°S known only from the type locality (Bengo River at Dondo) in Angola (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
21.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1910

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Amarginops bocagii Boulenger 1910 Synonym

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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