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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Tachysurus Crassilabris

Tachysurus crassilabris Günther, 1864
Max Length
32.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
15.2 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tachysurus Crassilabris (Tachysurus crassilabris), first described by Günther, 1864 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 32.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Tachysurus crassilabris
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
32.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Water Temp
15–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tachysurus Crassilabris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 15°C - 25°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
32.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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