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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Ethelwynnae

Garra ethelwynnae Menon, 1958
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Ethelwynnae (Garra ethelwynnae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garra ethelwynnae
Authority
Menon, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.8 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 27 - 28. Diagnosis: Garra ethelwynnae is a Garra species with smooth snout, two pairs of barbels and the back, chest and belly naked . There are 29 to 30 scales on the lateral line . The vent is situated very near the origin of the anal fin .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Ethelwynnae 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 known from Salamona in Eritrea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Vertebrae
28

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menon, 1958

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