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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Barbodes Wynaadensis

Barbodes wynaadensis Day, 1873
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Barbodes Wynaadensis (Barbodes wynaadensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Barbodes wynaadensis
Authority
Day, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barbodes Wynaadensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barbodes Wynaadensis 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. Tropical known only from India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1873

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Barbodes Wynaadensis.

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