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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Clariallabes Variabilis

Clariallabes variabilis Pellegrin, 1926
Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs among leaf litter in shallow streams, as well as along the bank of watercourses. Stomach content analysis revealed a quantity of sand, decayed plant remains, crustaceans, insect larvae, and the remains of terrestrial insects .

Scientific Name
Clariallabes variabilis
Authority
Pellegrin, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.8 cm
Latitude
10°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Clariidae
Clariidae
Genus
Clariallabes
Clariallabes
Species
Clariallabes Variabilis
Clariallabes variabilis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clariallabes Variabilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clariallabes Variabilis 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; 3°N - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 10°S
Described By
Pellegrin, 1926

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES keříčkovec proměnlivý

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 38 records indexed .

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