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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Lautior

Garra lautior Banister, 1987
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Lautior (Garra lautior), first described by Banister, 1987 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Garra lautior
Authority
Banister, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8 cm
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Lautior is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Lautior 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
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Banister, 1987

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Lautior.

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