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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Garo spineless eel

Garo khajuriai Talwar, Yazdani & Kundu, 1977
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Garo spineless eel (Garo khajuriai) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garo khajuriai
Authority
Talwar, Yazdani & Kundu, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Garo
Garo
Species
Garo spineless eel
Garo khajuriai

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 40 - 44; Anal soft rays: 37 - 38; Vertebrae: 65. Unpaired fins continuous .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garo spineless eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Garo spineless eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Garo spineless eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm
Dorsal Rays
42
Anal Rays
38
Vertebrae
65

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Talwar, Yazdani & Kundu, 1977

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