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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Mystus Rufescens

Mystus rufescens Vinciguerra, 1890
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family .

Scientific Name
Mystus rufescens
Authority
Vinciguerra, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 40 - 42. Differs from most other species of Mystus sensu stricto in having a large, triangular midpeduncular spot. Maxillary barbel extending posteriorly to anal fin origin.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mystus Rufescens 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
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vinciguerra, 1890

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