Pterocryptis Cucphuongensis
📖 Overview
Pterocryptis Cucphuongensis (Pterocryptis cucphuongensis), first described by Mai, 1978 is a small fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 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): 4; Anal soft rays: 51 - 54; Vertebrae: 53. With the following unique combination of characters: presence of four mandibular barbels; head length 19.4-20.8% SL, head width 13.9-16.4% SL; , vomerine teeth present in a single crescentic band; 51-54 anal fin rays and gill rakers 2+5 or 3+4 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pterocryptis Cucphuongensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silurus cucphuongensis | Mai | 1978 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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