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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Silurus Microdorsalis

Silurus microdorsalis Mori, 1936
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
18.9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Silurus Microdorsalis (Silurus microdorsalis) 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 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Silurus microdorsalis
Authority
Mori, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 67 - 76. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Silurus Microdorsalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Silurus Microdorsalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Silurus Microdorsalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
35cm
Dorsal Rays
3
Anal Rays
72

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Mori, 1936

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