Long-barbel sheatfish (Kryptopterus limpok) fish species and information / pictures of Long-barbel sheatfish - Kryptopterus limpok

Long-barbel sheatfish (Kryptopterus limpok) fish species information

Scientific Name
Kryptopterus limpok

Common Name
Long-barbel sheatfish

Biology
Anal soft rays: 76 - 88. Maxillary barbel extends beyond last quarter of anal fin (Ref. 12693).

Classification

Classified By
Bleeker, 1852
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.8 s.e. 0.62 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
26.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (37 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