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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Barilius Torsai

Barilius torsai Kumari, Munivenkatappa, Sinha, Borah & Das, 2019
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Barilius Torsai (Barilius torsai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Barilius torsai
Authority
Kumari, Munivenkatappa, Sinha, Borah & Das, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distnguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line complete, 52-53 scales; pre-dorsal scales 29; pectoral fin notched; with two well-developed pairs of barbels (rostral and maxillary). Colouration: body with 9-11 blue vertcal bars; dorsal-fin hyaline with dark pigment concentrated along lower 2/3rd of its rays .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barilius Torsai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Barilius Torsai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Barilius Torsai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kumari, Munivenkatappa, Sinha, Borah & Das, 2019

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