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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Tachysurus Tenuifurcatus

Tachysurus tenuifurcatus Nichols, 1931
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
15.5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tachysurus Tenuifurcatus (Tachysurus tenuifurcatus), first described by Nichols, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 35.00 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 tenuifurcatus
Authority
Nichols, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tachysurus Tenuifurcatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tachysurus Tenuifurcatus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1931

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