Wolff's catfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults occur most commonly in the tidal zone and brackish water reaches of large rivers . In the Mekong basin, it is found in fresh water well upstream in the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia. Feed mainly on insects and crustaceans . Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Nasal barbels longer than head; maxillary barbels reaching to caudal fin; 7-9+18-23 gill rakers on upper and lower arm of first arch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wolff's catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical Known from the Mekong basin.
🌿 Ecology
insects and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagrus wolffii | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Hypselobagrus wolffii | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Macrones wolffii | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Wolff's catfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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