Ompok Binotatus
📖 Overview
Ompok Binotatus (Ompok binotatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 53 - 58; Vertebrae: 46 - 51. Head width 12.1-14.0% SL; eye diameter 17.2-21.6% HL; mandibular barbels reaching to anterior half of anal fin; 12-14 gill rakers on first gill arch; ventral orbital margin not completely visible when head is viewed ventrally; brown body with a distinct dark spot at base of caudal peduncle; males with 9-11 serrations on posterior edge of pectoral spine .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ompok Binotatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
fry and small fish, and aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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