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Garra Platycephala

Garra platycephala Narayan Rao, 1920
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Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Platycephala (Garra platycephala), first described by Narayan Rao, 1920 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Garra platycephala
Authority
Narayan Rao, 1920
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Platycephala is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Platycephala 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
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Narayan Rao, 1920

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Platycephala.

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