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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Irrawaddy river shark

Glyphis siamensis Steindachner, 1896
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Irrawaddy river shark is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Glyphis siamensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1896
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Glyphis
Glyphis
Species
Irrawaddy river shark
Glyphis siamensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Irrawaddy river shark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Irrawaddy river shark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Irrawaddy river shark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous

Distinct pairing with embrace . Viviparous, placental .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Myanmar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
74.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1896

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