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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Xiurenbagrus Gigas

Xiurenbagrus gigas Zhao, Lan & Zhang, 2004
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Xiurenbagrus Gigas (Xiurenbagrus gigas) is a ray-finned fish of the family Amblycipitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Xiurenbagrus gigas
Authority
Zhao, Lan & Zhang, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. Distinguished from all other species of Amblycipitidae by the following combination of characters: two patches of vomerine teeth; gill rakers 7-9; head large (head length 27.9%-34.9% SL; head depth 14.4-17.9% SL; and head width 22.4-29.4% SL; adipose fin low (4.6-6.0% SL); distance from dorsal origin to adipose origin short (25.7-32.0% SL); dorsal fin (21.2-24.9%SL), pectoral fin (18.4-20.7% SL) and pelvic fin (13.1-14.3% SL) long . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xiurenbagrus Gigas 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
15
Vertebrae
42

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zhao, Lan & Zhang, 2004

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