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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Clarias Microspilus

Clarias microspilus Ng & Hadiaty, 2011
Max Length
23.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Clarias Microspilus (Clarias microspilus), first described by Ng & Hadiaty, 2011 is a medium-sized fish in the family Clariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 23.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Clarias microspilus
Authority
Ng & Hadiaty, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
23.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clarias Microspilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clarias Microspilus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
23.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Hadiaty, 2011

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