Short-bearded Madagascar catfish
📖 Overview
Short-bearded Madagascar catfish (Gogo brevibarbis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anchariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 46. Diagnosis: Gogo brevibarbis is distinguished from other members of Anchariidae in having bicuspid teeth on the upper and lower jaws vs. unicuspid . It can be further distinguished from Gogo arcuatus in having a straight dorsoposterior margin of the dorsal fin vs. concave; and from G. ornatus in having a larger eye, 15.9% of head length vs. 9.2-13.6% . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-bearded Madagascar catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Short-bearded Madagascar catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Short-bearded Madagascar catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Vaona |
| 🌍CES | křížovec krátkovousý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancharius brevibarbis | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Ancharius brevibarbus | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Arius brevibarbis | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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