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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Oreoglanis Suraswadii

Oreoglanis suraswadii Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oreoglanis Suraswadii (Oreoglanis suraswadii), first described by Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Oreoglanis suraswadii
Authority
Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Belongs to the Oreoglanis siamensis species group as it possesses a distinct median notch on the posterior margin of the lower lip. Can be distinguished from other members of the genus in having a combination of the following characters: short nasal barbel reaching to midway between its base and anterior orbital margin, maxillary barbel with rounded tip, length of adipose-fin base 30.7-38.1 % SL, caudal peduncle length 19.2-24.9 % SL, eye diameter 8.9-15.3 % HL, and a lunate caudal fin having upper and lower first principal rays of approximately equal length . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oreoglanis Suraswadii 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vidthayanon, Saenjundaeng & Ng, 2009

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