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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

River cat

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

📖 Overview

River cat (Glyptothorax pectinopterus), first described by McClelland, 1842 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 17.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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