Tachysurus Lani
📖 Overview
Tachysurus Lani (Tachysurus lani), first described by Cheng, Shao, López & Zhang, 2021 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. 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 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 soft rays (total): 7; Vertebrae: 50 - 51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: anterior edge of the pectoral-fin spine smooth; posterior margin of the dorsal-fin spine slightly serrated; short maxillary barbels not extending to the base of the pectoral-fin spine; caudal fin emarginate, truncate or rounded; a narrow interspace between the supraoccipital process and nuchal plate, less than half of the supraoccipital process; along distal edge of the caudal fin, a broad white mark; caudal peduncle stout, its length/depth 1.3-2.3, mean 1.9); pelvic fins inserted nearly equidistant between the snout tip and the caudal-fin base or slightly positioned backwards with the pre-pelvic length 48.8-56.9, mean 51.8 % of SL; anterior portion of the basipterygium is bifurcated with the notch less than half the length of the anterior portion, and the two forward processes (anterolateral and antermedial) are equal in length, while the posterior portion presents a weakly developed anteromedial process .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tachysurus Lani is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tachysurus Lani.
🔍 Similar Species
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