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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Jerdoni

Garra jerdoni Day, 1867
Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Jerdoni (Garra jerdoni), first described by Day, 1867 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Garra jerdoni
Authority
Day, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Jerdoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Jerdoni 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
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1867

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Jerdoni.

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