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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Chrysichthys Thonneri

Chrysichthys thonneri Steindachner, 1912
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chrysichthys Thonneri (Chrysichthys thonneri), first described by Steindachner, 1912 is a large fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 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
Chrysichthys thonneri
Authority
Steindachner, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Chrysichthys
Chrysichthys
Species
Chrysichthys Thonneri
Chrysichthys thonneri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chrysichthys Thonneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Thonneri 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sumíček Thonerův

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .

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