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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Malay glass catfish

Ompok eugeneiatus Vaillant, 1893
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Malay glass catfish (Ompok eugeneiatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ompok eugeneiatus
Authority
Vaillant, 1893
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 58 - 62. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Malay glass catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Malay glass catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Malay glass catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 7 - 16. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C Known from the river systems of Peninsular Thailand, Chao Phraya and Mekong (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6
Food Items

insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm
Anal Rays
60

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6.5–7
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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1893

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