Silurichthys Gibbiceps
📖 Overview
Silurichthys Gibbiceps (Silurichthys gibbiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 47 - 54; Vertebrae: 49 - 51. Differentiated from all its congeners by its distinctively humped head (versus absence of a hump) and fewer serrae on the posterior edges of pectoral spine and articulated segments in mature males (3 serrae on spine and 2 or 3 on articulated segments versus 3 to 8 serrae on spine and 3-6 on articulated segments).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silurichthys Gibbiceps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silurichthys Gibbiceps is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silurichthys Gibbiceps is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the Barito Basin in southern Borneo, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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