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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hemibagrus Caveatus

Hemibagrus caveatus Ng, Wirjoatmodjo & Hadiaty, 2001
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemibagrus Caveatus (Hemibagrus caveatus), first described by Ng, Wirjoatmodjo & Hadiaty, 2001 is a fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hemibagrus caveatus
Authority
Ng, Wirjoatmodjo & Hadiaty, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemibagrus Caveatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemibagrus Caveatus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng, Wirjoatmodjo & Hadiaty, 2001

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