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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Lanceatus

Glyptothorax lanceatus Ng, Jiang & Chen, 2012
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Lanceatus (Glyptothorax lanceatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax lanceatus
Authority
Ng, Jiang & Chen, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 40 - 41. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Lanceatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Lanceatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Lanceatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
17cm
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng, Jiang & Chen, 2012

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