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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Silurus Lanzhouensis

Silurus lanzhouensis Chen, 1977
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Silurus Lanzhouensis (Silurus lanzhouensis) 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 100 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Silurus lanzhouensis
Authority
Chen, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
100 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Silurus Lanzhouensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Silurus Lanzhouensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
100cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Chen, 1977

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