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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Garra Nigricauda

Garra nigricauda Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013
Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Nigricauda (Garra nigricauda), first described by Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 14.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters.

Scientific Name
Garra nigricauda
Authority
Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
14.3 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Nigricauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Nigricauda 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
14.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2013

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Nigricauda.

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