New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pterocryptis Berdmorei

Pterocryptis berdmorei Blyth, 1860
Max Length
21.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pterocryptis Berdmorei is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pterocryptis berdmorei
Authority
Blyth, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 68 - 72. Upper jaw prominent; length of mandibular barbel not equal to length of head at end of lateral operculum; 15-16 dorso-lateral white dot sensory pores which appear like transverse bands across dorso-lateral region arranged in almost equal intervals from tip of snout to base of caudal fin; five distinct sensory pores forming an oblique line present above operculum on each side of head .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterocryptis Berdmorei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterocryptis Berdmorei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterocryptis Berdmorei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
21.4cm
Dorsal Rays
2
Anal Rays
70

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blyth, 1860

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet — be the first to log one!

View all observations for Pterocryptis Berdmorei ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.