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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hemibagrus Centralus

Hemibagrus centralus Mai, 1978
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemibagrus Centralus (Hemibagrus centralus), first described by Mai, 1978 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hemibagrus centralus
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Hemibagrus
Hemibagrus
Species
Hemibagrus Centralus
Hemibagrus centralus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemibagrus Centralus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemibagrus Centralus 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
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sumíček severovietnamský
🇷🇺Russian Обыкновенная индийская косатка

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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