Chrysichthys Thysi
📖 Overview
Chrysichthys Thysi (Chrysichthys thysi) 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 30 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Diagnosis: snout length larger than 75% of mouth width; dorsal spine long, 17.2-22.9% HL, less than 6 times in SL; dorsal fin base length 21.3-31.5% HL; 13-15 soft rays in anal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Thysi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chrysichthys Thysi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chrysichthys Thysi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 0°S - 4°S known only from the Ogowe and Nyanga Rivers, Gabon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .
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