Chrysichthys Teugelsi
📖 Overview
Chrysichthys Teugelsi (Chrysichthys teugelsi) 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 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: first or second branched ray of dorsal fin longest but always shorter than head (comprised from 3.5 to 4.5 times in standard length), never filamentous; base of adipose fin shorter than, or equal to, dorsal fin base; 9-13 (often 10-11) gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; pectoral fins with 8 (sometimes 9) branched rays; like most other species of the genus, C. teugelsi shows a sexual dimorphism between mature males and immature specimens . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Teugelsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | sumíček Teugelsův |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chrysichthys Teugelsi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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