Clarias Longior
📖 Overview
Clarias Longior (Clarias longior) 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 22.5 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): 74 - 85; Anal soft rays: 61 - 71; Vertebrae: 60 - 63. Diagnosis: body extremely elongate (depth 9.3-13.3% SL, mean 11.0); 9-12 rakers on first gill arch . Head rounded in dorsal outline , rather short (HL 18.3-22.8% SL, mean 20.2) and wide (width 14.1-17.0% SL, mean 15.4) . Snout broadly rounded . Eyes small and laterally placed . Interorbital width large (45.4-50.7% HL, mean 47.7) . Postorbital margin not entirely covered with bone; frontal fontanelle long and narrow; occipital fontanelle long and oval-shaped; supra-orbital and "dermosphenotic" bones separated; tooth plates relatively broad; pectoral spine straight . Pectoral spine slightly serrate on its anterior face, with serrations downward oriented . Gill rakers relatively long and distantly set; suprabranchial organ well developed . Openings of secondary sensory canals show a regular pattern . Coloration: preserved specimens with uniform colouration; back, flanks and upper parts of paired fins dark brown to reddish brown; ventrum and lower parts of paired fins pale brown to beige .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarias Longior is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clarias Longior is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clarias Longior is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 2°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | keříčkovec kribiský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarias melanopogon | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 38 records indexed .
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