Chrysichthys Walkeri
📖 Overview
Chrysichthys Walkeri (Chrysichthys walkeri) 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 11.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: nasal barbell long, reaching to anterior margin of orbit; first branched dorsal-fin ray longest, but never filamentous; adipose fin long, its base longer than that of dorsal fin; 9 branched rays in pectoral fin; 12-13(15) gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chrysichthys Walkeri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C ; 5°N - 3°N West Africa unconfirmed (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | sumíček Walkerův |
| 🇩🇪German | Walkers Stachelwels |
| 🌍EWE | Blolofavimezi |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Kaunokissamonni |
| 🇫🇷French | Mâchoiron |
| 🌍GLE | Kportoe |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chrysichthys Walkeri.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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