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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gephyroglanis Gymnorhynchus

Gephyroglanis gymnorhynchus Pappenheim, 1914
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gephyroglanis Gymnorhynchus (Gephyroglanis gymnorhynchus), first described by Pappenheim, 1914 is a small fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 14.60 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.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gephyroglanis gymnorhynchus
Authority
Pappenheim, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gephyroglanis Gymnorhynchus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gephyroglanis Gymnorhynchus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pappenheim, 1914

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