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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kryptopterus Lais

Kryptopterus lais Bleeker, 1851
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits lakes and main rivers . Feeds on small fishes and prawns . Usually processes as smoked or salted fish .

Scientific Name
Kryptopterus lais
Authority
Bleeker, 1851
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kryptopterus Lais is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kryptopterus Lais is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kryptopterus Lais is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kryptopterus Lais is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6
Food Items

small fishes and prawns (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1851

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