Clarias Dhonti
📖 Overview
Clarias Dhonti (Clarias dhonti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 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): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 69 - 80; Anal soft rays: 59 - 64. Head oval-shaped dorsally; snout broadly rounded; eyes laterally placed. Frontal fontanelle is long and narrow; occipital fontanelle small and oval-shaped. Supraorbital and `dermosphenotic' bones partially reduced (especially the latter) and distantly set. Pectoral spine short and straight; outer side with strong downward serrations. gill rakers short and distantly set. Suprabranchial organ greatly reduced. Openings of the secondary sensory canals display a regular pattern.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarias Dhonti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clarias Dhonti is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clarias Dhonti is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 4°S - 6°S west of, and affluent of, Lake Tanganyika) (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allabenchelys dhonti | Boulenger | 1920 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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