Chinese longsnout catfish
📖 Overview
Chinese longsnout catfish (Tachysurus dumerili), first described by Bleeker, 1864 is a large fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 80.40 cm in maximum length and up to 4.800 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chinese longsnout catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinese longsnout catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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