Blackfin sisorid-catfishes
📖 Overview
Blackfin sisorid-catfishes (Gagata dolichonema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 38 - 39. Dorsal part of thoracic region with 4 black stripes. Median longitudinal groove extending to end of occipital process. Maxillary barbel longer than head. Dorsal-fin spine produced into long filament. Pectoral-fin spine with without filamentous projection. Anal fin with 3 simple rays, 11 branched rays. Eye diameter shorter than snout length. Isthmus with no finger-like projections . Gill opening extending to belly and brachial membrane connected to isthmus .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin sisorid-catfishes is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackfin sisorid-catfishes |
| 🌍CES | gagata čínská |
| 🌍THA | ปลายะคุย |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 长丝黑鮡 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gagata gasawyuh | Roberts & Ferraris | 1998 | Synonym |
| Gagata gasawyuti | Roberts & Ferraris | 1998 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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