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💧 Freshwater Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Thick-lipped catfish

Pachyula crassilabris Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Thick-lipped catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pachyula crassilabris
Authority
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pachyula
Pachyula
Species
Thick-lipped catfish
Pachyula crassilabris

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thick-lipped catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thick-lipped catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thick-lipped catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°S - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.26
Food Items

insects and higher plants (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
18

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886

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