Tachysurus Gracilis
📖 Overview
Tachysurus Gracilis (Tachysurus gracilis), first described by Li, Chen & Chan, 2005 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 17.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Bagridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 47 - 48. Closely resembles Pseudobagrus adiposalis and P. ussuriensis, but differs in having a large elliptical eye (19.8-24.4% HL), a short maxillary barbel not reaching the posterior margin of the eye, a lightly serrated posterior edge on the second dorsal spine, a caudal fin slightly emarginate with upper lobe slightly longer than lower lobe, frontal concave with a smooth surface, and supraoccipital process short (far from the first basal bone of the dorsal spine) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tachysurus Gracilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tachysurus Gracilis.
🔍 Similar Species
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