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Diadromous ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Bigmouth sea catfish

Ketengus typus Bleeker, 1846
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in rivers and brackish waters near the shore . Feeds on invertebrates and small fishes. Not seen in markets .

Scientific Name
Ketengus typus
Authority
Bleeker, 1846
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ketengus
Ketengus
Species
Bigmouth sea catfish
Ketengus typus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bigmouth sea catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bigmouth sea catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bigmouth sea catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bigmouth sea catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.44
Food Items

invertebrates and small fishes

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1846

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