G?nther's catfish (Horabagrus brachysoma) fish species and information / pictures of G?nther's catfish - Horabagrus brachysoma

G?nther's catfish (Horabagrus brachysoma) fish species information

Scientific Name
Horabagrus brachysoma

Common Name
G?nther's catfish

Biology
Found in backwaters. Marketed live. Contributes to a local fishery during rainy season (October to February).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1864
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Bagrid catfishes (Bagridae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Kerala, India.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
25 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
3.08 s.e. 0.46 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
45.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated