Pangasius Silasi
📖 Overview
Pangasius Silasi (Pangasius silasi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pangasiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
P. silasi differs from its congener P. pangasius by having vomero-palatal teeth confluent as an uninterrupted curved band (vs. two lunate vomeropalatal teeth patches on each side with a wide gap in the center) and 48 vertebrae (vs. 44). It is also distinguished from P. myanmar, which is reported from Myanmar and has overlapping distribution with P. pangasius. It is also diagnosed from all congeners by its vomero-palatine dentition .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pangasius Silasi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pangasius Silasi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pangasius Silasi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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