Pseudobagarius Subtilis
📖 Overview
Pseudobagarius Subtilis (Pseudobagarius subtilis), first described by Ng & Kottelat, 1998 is a tiny fish in the family Akysidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. Distinguished from all its congeners by the following unique combination of characters: slender body (body depth at anus 11.9-13.5% SL); depth of caudal peduncle 5.5-5.8% SL; extremely narrow head ( head width 17.5-18.7% SL); small and close set-eyes (eye diameter 7-9% HL; interorbital distance 33-38% HL); short nasal barbels (23-30% HL); possession of 35-36 total vertebrae; presence of 1+ 3 gill rakers on the first branchial arch; 5-6 serrae on the posterior edge of the pectoral spine; 8 branchiostegal rays; caudal fin strongly forked with pointed lobes . Body brown with 2 dark patches along dorsum at base of dorsal and adipose fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudobagarius Subtilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the Mekong basin in Laos and Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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