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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Olyra Longicaudata

Olyra longicaudata McClelland, 1842
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Olyra Longicaudata (Olyra longicaudata), first described by McClelland, 1842 is a small fish in the family Olyridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Olyra longicaudata
Authority
McClelland, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
16–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Olyridae
Olyridae
Genus
Olyra
Olyra
Species
Olyra Longicaudata
Olyra longicaudata

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Olyra Longicaudata 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; 16°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
11cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
20

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–22°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McClelland, 1842

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Olyra elongata Günther 1883 Synonym
Olyra longicauda McClelland 1842 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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