Clarias Pseudoleiacanthus
📖 Overview
Clarias Pseudoleiacanthus (Clarias pseudoleiacanthus), first described by Sudarto, Teugels & Pouyaud, 2003 is a medium-sized fish in the family Clariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 24.50 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 66; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55 - 57. Short distance between the occipital process and the base of the first dorsal fin ray (4.5-5.6% SL), a very short occipital process length (5.7-8.0% HL), the anterior edge of the pectoral spine smooth and without serrae, and a relatively short anal fin compared to C. nieuhofii with 55-57 rays .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarias Pseudoleiacanthus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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