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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Sisor Torosus

Sisor torosus Ng, 2003
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sisor Torosus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Sisor torosus
Authority
Ng, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 33 - 35. Differs from other members of the genus in having a relatively deep body (body depth at anus 6.0-7.8% SL vs. 4.2-5.8), anterior edge of pectoral spine with 29-34 serrations while posterior edge with 12-18 serrations. Can be differentiated further from Sisor rheophilus in having a wider nuchal plate (width 1.2-1.3 times length vs. width equal to length) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sisor Torosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sisor Torosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sisor Torosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
6
Vertebrae
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng, 2003

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