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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parauchenoglanis Punctatus

Parauchenoglanis punctatus Boulenger, 1902
Max Length
41 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Parauchenoglanis Punctatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parauchenoglanis punctatus
Authority
Boulenger, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Claroteidae
Claroteidae
Genus
Parauchenoglanis
Parauchenoglanis
Species
Parauchenoglanis Punctatus
Parauchenoglanis punctatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2. Diagnosis: caudal peduncle short and deep, its depth twice as large as the horizontal distance between the adipose and caudal fin bases and in some specimens even deeper; anterior edge of pectoral spine fully serrate with serrations that are smaller but more numerous than those along posterior edge of spine; barbels very long, e.g. external mandibular barbel reaching beyond tip of pectoral spine, maxillary barbel reaching at least to pectoral spine base; adipose fin always high and solid; typical colour pattern consisting of 6-10 (11) vertical rows of black dots .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parauchenoglanis Punctatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parauchenoglanis Punctatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parauchenoglanis Punctatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
41cm
Dorsal Spines
2

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1902

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sumíček drobnoskvrnný

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Auchenoglanis grandis Fowler 1936 Synonym
Auchenoglanis iturii Steindachner 1911 Synonym
Auchenoglanis punctatus Boulenger 1902 Synonym
Parauchenoglanis grandis Fowler 1936 Synonym
Pauchenoglanis punctatus Boulenger 1902 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 118 records indexed .

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