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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pachypterus Acutirostris

Pachypterus acutirostris Day, 1870
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pachypterus Acutirostris (Pachypterus acutirostris), first described by Day, 1870 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.80 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pachypterus acutirostris
Authority
Day, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachypterus Acutirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachypterus Acutirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1870

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