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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Gracilis

Garra gracilis Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Gracilis (Garra gracilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garra gracilis
Authority
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Gracilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Gracilis 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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin & Chevey, 1936

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