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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Cyclostomata

Garra cyclostomata Mai, 1978
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Cyclostomata (Garra cyclostomata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm.

Scientific Name
Garra cyclostomata
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
15 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Plain dark brown body and fins, sometimes with 5-6 narrow stripes more or less distinct; outline of upper lip and disc circular; snout rounded with only small tubercles and without transverse groove; no barbels; caudal peduncle 1.8-2.0 times longer than deep (specimens larger 8 cm SL) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Cyclostomata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Garra Cyclostomata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Garra Cyclostomata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

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