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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

River cat

Glyptothorax pectinopterus McClelland, 1842
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Max Length
17.8 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100

📖 Overview

Overview information for River cat is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax pectinopterus
Authority
McClelland, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for River cat is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for River cat is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for River cat is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for River cat is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
17.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McClelland, 1842

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