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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Clupisoma Naziri

Clupisoma naziri Mirza & Awan, 1973
Max Length
23.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Clupisoma Naziri (Clupisoma naziri), first described by Mirza & Awan, 1973 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ailiidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 23.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Clupisoma naziri
Authority
Mirza & Awan, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
23.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clupisoma Naziri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clupisoma Naziri 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
23.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Mirza & Awan, 1973

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