Pelteobagrus Intermedius
📖 Overview
Pelteobagrus Intermedius (Pelteobagrus intermedius), first described by Nichols & Pope, 1927 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 17.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 19. Nude body without scale, straight lateral line. Greyish in color, with some dark spot on the side, all fins are colored black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelteobagrus Intermedius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pelteobagrus Intermedius.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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