Blackskin catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Lives in lowland wetlands, bogs and peats . Found in swamps with slightly acidic water . Occur in standing water habitats . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0. Anterior edge of pectoral spine strongly serrated; head length (from tip of snout to extremity of occipital process) 4.0-4.3 times in SL; blackish body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackskin catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackskin catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackskin catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackskin Catfish |
| 🌍CES | keříčkovec batávský |
| 🌍THA | ปลาดุกดำ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarias melanoderma | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Clarias melanosoma | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Clarias melasoma | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 34 records indexed .
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