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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Du An Catfish

Silurus duanensis Hu, Lan & Zhang, 2004
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
79.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Du An Catfish (Silurus duanensis), first described by Hu, Lan & Zhang, 2004 is a fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.

Scientific Name
Silurus duanensis
Authority
Hu, Lan & Zhang, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
79.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Du An Catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Du An Catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
79.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hu, Lan & Zhang, 2004

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Du An Catfish

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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