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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Paralissorhynchus

Garra paralissorhynchus Vishwanath & Shanta Devi, 2005
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Paralissorhynchus (Garra paralissorhynchus), first described by Vishwanath & Shanta Devi, 2005 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 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 Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Garra paralissorhynchus
Authority
Vishwanath & Shanta Devi, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.7 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Predorsal scales 11-12; no scales on chest .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Paralissorhynchus 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
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vishwanath & Shanta Devi, 2005

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