Classification / Names
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Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 46.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 102952); max. published weight: 1.4 kg (Ref. 102952)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Climate / Range
Tropical; 22°C - 25°C (Ref. 2060), preferred ?
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8;
Anal
soft rays: 5. Upper body reddish brown; pelvic and anal fins red to reddish orange; 1 scale count between the vent and anal fin (Ref. 37768). Robust body, not compressed; 3-5 gill rakers on lower arm of first arch; 7-9 predorsal scales; and 9-14 dorsal-spine serrations (Ref. 12693). Usually with 2 scale rows between anus and anal origin; distance between distal serrae on posterior margin of last simple dorsal ray much greater than width on bases of serrae (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
3.0 ±0.3 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (48 of 100)
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