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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Lotic Catfish

Liobagrus marginatus Günther, 1892
Max Length
12.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
9.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lotic Catfish (Liobagrus marginatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amblycipitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Liobagrus marginatus
Authority
Günther, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lotic Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lotic Catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
12.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1892

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Lotic Catfish
🇨🇳Chinese 白缘䱀

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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