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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Garra Kimini

Garra kimini Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Kimini (Garra kimini), first described by Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters.

Scientific Name
Garra kimini
Authority
Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Kimini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Kimini 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Kimini.

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