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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Chrysichthys Dendrophorus

Chrysichthys dendrophorus Poll, 1966
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chrysichthys Dendrophorus (Chrysichthys dendrophorus) 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 60 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chrysichthys dendrophorus
Authority
Poll, 1966
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Chrysichthys
Chrysichthys
Species
Chrysichthys Dendrophorus
Chrysichthys dendrophorus

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Dendrophorus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chrysichthys Dendrophorus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chrysichthys Dendrophorus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°S - 6°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1966

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Amarginops dendrophorus Poll 1966 Synonym
Rheoglanis dendrophorus Poll 1966 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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