Tachysurus Trilineatus
📖 Overview
Tachysurus Trilineatus (Tachysurus trilineatus), first described by Zheng, 1979 is a small fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 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. 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: 18 - 19. Nude without scale, complete lateral line. Well developed dorsal fin, adipose fin about 1.4-2.8 times the length of the dorsal fin, nearly arc-shaped. Yellowish brown in color, with three dark yellowish lateral strips in the side. One of the strips along the lateral line is discontinued .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tachysurus Trilineatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to Dong Jiang drainage in Guangdong Province, China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tachysurus Trilineatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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