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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Devario Horai

Devario horai Barman, 1983
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Devario Horai (Devario horai), first described by Barman, 1983 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Devario horai
Authority
Barman, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Devario Horai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Devario Horai 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
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Barman, 1983

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Devario Horai.

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