Hemibagrus Microphthalmus
📖 Overview
Occurs in deeper rocky areas and tree roots . Species caught throughout the year. Enters flooded forest during the months of high water (July-October). Feeds on fish, shrimps and crabs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13; Vertebrae: 51 - 54. Distinguished from its congeners by a unique combination of the following characters: length of dorsal-fin base 13.7-16.7% SL, dorsal to adipose distance 8.6-14.2% SL, interorbital distance 28.4-31.8% HL, eye diameter 9.2-11.3% HL and a rounded snout .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemibagrus Microphthalmus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hemibagrus Microphthalmus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hemibagrus Microphthalmus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
fish, shrimps and crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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