Sharavati Batasio
📖 Overview
Sharavati Batasio (Batasio sharavatiensis), first described by Bhatt & Jayaram, 2004 is a small fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8. Distinguished from all other known species of Batasio by having colorless body, without any bars or bands, spots or stripes, and long adipose dorsal fin almost confluent with the caudal but for a narrow notch . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sharavati Batasio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sharavati Batasio |
| 🌍CES | batázio indický |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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