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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Tachysurus Adiposalis

Tachysurus adiposalis Oshima, 1919
Max Length
22.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tachysurus Adiposalis (Tachysurus adiposalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bagridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tachysurus adiposalis
Authority
Oshima, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Bagridae
Bagridae
Genus
Tachysurus
Tachysurus
Species
Tachysurus Adiposalis
Tachysurus adiposalis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 16 - 20. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tachysurus Adiposalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tachysurus Adiposalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tachysurus Adiposalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
22.3cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
18

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oshima, 1919

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇯🇵Japanese ヒレナガギギ
🇨🇳Chinese 三角姑 · 三角鉤 · 淡水河鮠 · 脂鮠 · 長脂擬鱨 · 長脂瘋鱨

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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