Ompok Leiacanthus
📖 Overview
Ompok Leiacanthus (Ompok leiacanthus), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a medium-sized fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 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 Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 52 - 60; Vertebrae: 43 - 50. : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ompok Leiacanthus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from Sumatra (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | ompok sumaterský |
| 🌍MSA | Daun Bambu |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callichrous leiacanthus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Pseudosilurus leiacanthus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Wallago leiacanthus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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