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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Garra Lungongza

Garra lungongza Ngangbam & Lithoingambi, 2023
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Lungongza (Garra lungongza), first described by Ngangbam & Lithoingambi, 2023 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters.

Scientific Name
Garra lungongza
Authority
Ngangbam & Lithoingambi, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
12.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line scales 39-40 i.e., 37 + 2(1)-3(5); one faint midlateral stripe on the body absent; anus closer to pelvic fin origin; rounded gular disc; snout broadly rounded; W- shaped band on caudal fin absent; irregular pre dorsal scales; scales well-developed on abdomen; scales between lateral line and anal fin origin (3 or 3½) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Lungongza 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ngangbam & Lithoingambi, 2023

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Lungongza.

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