Pterocryptis Bokorensis
📖 Overview
Pterocryptis Bokorensis (Pterocryptis bokorensis), first described by Pellegrin & Chevey, 1937 is a medium-sized fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 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
Short head (14-17% of SL); long pectoral fin reaches pelvic-fin insertion; vomerine teeth in single patch; rays at middle of anal fin shorter than depth of body where they attach; anal fin free from caudal fin or narrowly connected at the fin base; caudal fin truncate of slightly emarginate; gill rakers fully formed, not reduced to nubs .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pterocryptis Bokorensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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