Classification / Names
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Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 70.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2686); common length : 35.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12693)
Length at first maturity
Lm ?, range 18 - ? cm
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Climate / Range
Tropical; 22°C - 25°C (Ref. 2059), preferred ?
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 11;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Has a black bar between the dorsal and pelvic fins in adults; orange to red caudal fin with a black longitudinal, marginal stripe along each lobe; juveniles usually with an additional vertical bar on the caudal peduncle (Ref. 27732); juveniles with black teardrop-shaped marking on cheek; barbel always longer than eye width (Ref. 12693). Eyes located in upper-side of head; with a vertical groove reaching behind mouth in isthmus; branchial membranes connected and free (Ref. 45536).
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index
PD50 = 0.5078 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
4.2 ±0.8 se; Based on diet studies.
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.68; Fec=7,132)
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)
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