Chrysichthys auratus

Chrysichthys auratus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1809) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Chrysichthys auratus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1809) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Siluriformes, Chrysichthys auratus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are chiefly freshwater fishes bearing sensory barbels ('whiskers') and often a venomous dorsal or pectoral spine. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Bagridae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Bagridae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.