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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cyclocheilichthys Furcatus

Cyclocheilichthys furcatus Sontirat, 1989
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits large rivers and probably migrates into flooded riparian forests and smaller streams during the rainy season. Does not occur in impoundments. Little is known about the biology of this species. Occasionally seen in the markets .

Scientific Name
Cyclocheilichthys furcatus
Authority
Sontirat, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Has 4 barbels; bifurcate or even multifurcate lateral-line tubes; 12-14 gill rakers on first arch ; very long dorsal spine .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyclocheilichthys Furcatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyclocheilichthys Furcatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cyclocheilichthys Furcatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical endemic to the Mekong basin from the middle Mekong along the Thai-Lao border to the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.7±0.55

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
60.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sontirat, 1989

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