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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hemibagrus Planiceps

Hemibagrus planiceps Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
33.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemibagrus Planiceps (Hemibagrus planiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemibagrus planiceps
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
33.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Hemibagrus
Hemibagrus
Species
Hemibagrus Planiceps
Hemibagrus planiceps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemibagrus Planiceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemibagrus Planiceps 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
3.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
33.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sumíček plochý
🌍IND Baung kuning

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bagrus planiceps Valenciennes 1840 Synonym
Macrones planiceps Valenciennes 1840 Synonym
Mystus planiceps Valenciennes 1840 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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