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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kryptopterus Palembangensis

Kryptopterus palembangensis Bleeker, 1852
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in mainsheams and peat adjacent areas. Important food fish in northeast and central Thailand, sometimes seen in aquarium trade .

Scientific Name
Kryptopterus palembangensis
Authority
Bleeker, 1852
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kryptopterus Palembangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kryptopterus Palembangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kryptopterus Palembangensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kryptopterus Palembangensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ 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
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1852

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