Parauchenoglanis Pantherinus
📖 Overview
Parauchenoglanis Pantherinus (Parauchenoglanis pantherinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Claroteidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Diagnosis: caudal peduncle relatively long, its depth slightly larger than the horizontal distance between the adipose and caudal fin bases (never twice as large); anterior edge of pectoral spine smooth, except for a few serrations distally; preorbital head length greater than maximum head depth (measured to end of supraoccipital process), lending the snout an elongate appearance; interorbital distance 22-25% HL; orbital diameter maximally 2 times in interorbital distance; numerous small spots on body and fins; spots on head usually smaller than those on flanks .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parauchenoglanis Pantherinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parauchenoglanis Pantherinus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Parauchenoglanis Pantherinus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 2°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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