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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Awaous Jayakari

Awaous jayakari Boulenger, 1888
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amphidromous, occurring in fresh and brackish waters, mostly rivers and estuaries. Inhabits pools and running water, usually over sandy substrate into which it may bury itself with only the head and eyes exposed .

Scientific Name
Awaous jayakari
Authority
Boulenger, 1888
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Awaous Jayakari is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Awaous Jayakari is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Awaous Jayakari is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Awaous Jayakari is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical east to Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1888

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