Clarias Dumerilii
📖 Overview
Clarias Dumerilii (Clarias dumerilii) 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 30.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 65 - 81; Anal soft rays: 51 - 62; Vertebrae: 57 - 62. Diagnosis: head oval-shaped to rectangular dorsally; snout broadly rounded; eyes more laterally placed; frontal fontanelle extremely long and narrow; occipital fontanelle oval-shaped to rounded; tooth plates extremely broad . Supraorbital and `dermosphenotic' bones separated; dermosphenotic somewhat reduced and shows a clearly marked notch although this notch is not observed in all specimens . Pectoral spine straight and robust; gill rakers relatively long and distantly set; openings of the secondary sensory canals regularly arranged . Suprabranchial organ reduced to virtually absent . Colouration: preserved fish show uniform colouration: dorsum, flanks and upper side of paired fins dark brown; ventrum and ventral parts of paired fins light grey to beige; no information known on colouration of living specimens . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarias Dumerilii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clarias Dumerilii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clarias Dumerilii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 14°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clariallabes dumerilii | Steindachner | 1866 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 97 records indexed .
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