Clarias Microstomus
📖 Overview
Clarias Microstomus (Clarias microstomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 65 - 72; Anal soft rays: 55 - 63. Narrow snout (with an egg-shaped head); gray body with white spots; anterior margin of dorsal fin gently-sloping; smooth anterior edge of pectoral spine. Head length21.4-22.5% SL; head depth 67.1-70.6% HW; interorbital distance 46.7-50.2% HL>: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarias Microstomus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clarias Microstomus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clarias Microstomus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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