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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Barilius Barila

Barilius barila Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Barilius Barila is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Barilius barila
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barilius Barila is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barilius Barila is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Barilius Barila is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Barilius Barila is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barilius morarensis Günther 1868 Synonym
Barilius shanensis Fowler 1958 Synonym
Cyprinus barila Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Cyprinus chedrio Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Leuciscus barila Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Opsarius anisocheilus McClelland 1839 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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