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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Helicophagus Typus

Helicophagus typus Bleeker, 1857
Max Length
37.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Helicophagus Typus (Helicophagus typus), first described by Bleeker, 1857 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pangasiidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 37.70 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
Helicophagus typus
Authority
Bleeker, 1857
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Helicophagus Typus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Helicophagus Typus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical southeast Borneo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
37.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1857

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES pangas mussinský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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