Pseudobagarius Meridionalis
📖 Overview
Pseudobagarius Meridionalis (Pseudobagarius meridionalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Akysidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Distinguished from all congeners by the following combination of characters: upper jaws projects more strongly forward, premaxillary teeth exposed when the mouth is closed; head width 18.2-19.4 % SL, body depth at anus 10.7-11.5 % SL, depth of caudal peduncle 6.5-6.7 % SL, interorbital distance 32-34 % HL, length of maxillary barbels 104.110 % HL; 5 teeth on posterior edge of pectoral spine, and a color pattern of a dark background with light patches.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudobagarius Meridionalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudobagarius Meridionalis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudobagarius Meridionalis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the Barito River drainage of southern Borneo.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akysis meridionalis | Ng & Siebert | 2004 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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