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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Dawkinsia Chalakkudiensis

Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis Menon, Rema Devi & Thobias, 1999
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Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Dawkinsia Chalakkudiensis (Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis
Authority
Menon, Rema Devi & Thobias, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dawkinsia Chalakkudiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dawkinsia Chalakkudiensis 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menon, Rema Devi & Thobias, 1999

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Dawkinsia Chalakkudiensis.

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