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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Eutropiichthys Goongwaree

Eutropiichthys goongwaree Sykes, 1839
Max Length
64 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Eutropiichthys Goongwaree (Eutropiichthys goongwaree), first described by Sykes, 1839 is a large fish in the family Ailiidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 64.00 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Eutropiichthys goongwaree
Authority
Sykes, 1839
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
64 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eutropiichthys Goongwaree is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eutropiichthys Goongwaree 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±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
64cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sykes, 1839

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