Silurichthys Hasseltii
📖 Overview
Occurs mainly in acid-water swamp forest and forest streams . Hides under submerged logs and leaf litter during the day and comes out at night swimming near the surface to feed . Feeds on terrestrial insects . Carnivorous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal fin well in advance of pelvic fin; caudal fin with upper lobe slightly longer than lower lobe; rays at middle of anal fin longer than body depth where they attach; anal fin completely confluent with caudal fin; gill rakers reduced to small nubs .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silurichthys Hasseltii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silurichthys Hasseltii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silurichthys Hasseltii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical Known from the Mekong basin.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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