Turkestan catfish
📖 Overview
Found in rivers and streams under stones and rocks. Feeds mainly on invertebrates , specially insect larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Turkestan catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Turkestan catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 20. Temperate; 12°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates , specially insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Turkestan Catfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exostoma labrax | Gratzianov | 1907 | Synonym |
| Exostoma oschanini | Herzenstein | 1889 | Synonym |
| Exostoma stoliczkae | Day | 1877 | Synonym |
| Glyptosternon oschanini | Herzenstein | 1889 | Synonym |
| Glyptosternon stoliczkae | Day | 1877 | Synonym |
| Glyptosternum reticulatum | McClelland | 1842 | Synonym |
| Glyptosternum stoliczkae | Day | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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