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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Rounded filament barb

Dawkinsia crassa Katwate, Marcus Knight, Anoop, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2020
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Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Rounded filament barb (Dawkinsia crassa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dawkinsia crassa
Authority
Katwate, Marcus Knight, Anoop, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rounded filament barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rounded filament barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rounded filament barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rounded filament barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
6.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Katwate, Marcus Knight, Anoop, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2020

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