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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Clupisoma Montanum

Clupisoma montanum Hora, 1937
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Clupisoma Montanum (Clupisoma montanum), first described by Hora, 1937 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ailiidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 29.00 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Clupisoma montanum
Authority
Hora, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clupisoma Montanum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clupisoma Montanum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hora, 1937

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