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💧 Freshwater Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Short barbelled catfish

Megalosciades augustus Roberts, 1978
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Short barbelled catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Megalosciades augustus
Authority
Roberts, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megalosciades
Megalosciades
Species
Short barbelled catfish
Megalosciades augustus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Short barbelled catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Short barbelled catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Short barbelled catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°S - 9°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
60cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1978

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