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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sri Lanka bagrid catfish

Mystus zeylanicus Ng & Pethiyagoda, 2013
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Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sri Lanka bagrid catfish (Mystus zeylanicus) 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 10.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mystus zeylanicus
Authority
Ng & Pethiyagoda, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

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

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sri Lanka bagrid catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sri Lanka bagrid catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sri Lanka bagrid catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
10.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Pethiyagoda, 2013

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