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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kryptopterus Sabanus

Kryptopterus sabanus Inger & Chin, 1959
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kryptopterus Sabanus (Kryptopterus sabanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kryptopterus sabanus
Authority
Inger & Chin, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 55 - 66. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kryptopterus Sabanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kryptopterus Sabanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kryptopterus Sabanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Anal Rays
61

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
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
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Inger & Chin, 1959

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