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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Silurus Lithophilus

Silurus lithophilus Tomoda, 1961
Silurus Lithophilus (Silurus lithophilus)
Silurus Lithophilus (Silurus lithophilus)
Max Length
58 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
21.2 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Silurus Lithophilus (Silurus lithophilus) 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 58 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Silurus lithophilus
Authority
Tomoda, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
58 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Siluridae
Siluridae
Genus
Silurus
Silurus
Species
Silurus Lithophilus
Silurus lithophilus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Silurus Lithophilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Silurus Lithophilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Silurus Lithophilus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Silurus Lithophilus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate endemic to Lake Biwa basin, Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
58cm
Max Weight
1,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tomoda, 1961

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

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