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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Sri Lanka dwarf catfish

Mystus ankutta Pethiyagoda, Silva & Maduwage, 2008
Max Length
7.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sri Lanka dwarf catfish (Mystus ankutta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mystus ankutta
Authority
Pethiyagoda, Silva & Maduwage, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sri Lanka dwarf catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sri Lanka dwarf 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; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
7.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pethiyagoda, Silva & Maduwage, 2008

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