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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Ageneiogarra Micropulvinus

Ageneiogarra micropulvinus Zhou, Pan & Kottelat, 2005
Max Length
13.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prefers streams with rapid current and stony substrate . Feeds mainly on algae, occasionally on aquatic plants and larvae of aquatic insects .

Scientific Name
Ageneiogarra micropulvinus
Authority
Zhou, Pan & Kottelat, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
13.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ageneiogarra
Ageneiogarra
Species
Ageneiogarra Micropulvinus
Ageneiogarra micropulvinus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Can be distinguished from all species of Garra and Discogobio by possessing a median notch in the posterior margin of the posterior free fold of the oral sucking disc and 2-7 small fleshy buds between the skin fold and sides of the median pad . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ageneiogarra Micropulvinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.26
Food Items

algae, occasionally on aquatic plants and larvae of aquatic insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
13.3cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhou, Pan & Kottelat, 2005

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