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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Garra Rossica

Garra rossica Nikolskii, 1900
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Rossica (Garra rossica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm.

Scientific Name
Garra rossica
Authority
Nikolskii, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
10.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
8–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Rossica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Rossica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Garra Rossica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Garra Rossica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: 8 - 18. Subtropical; 8°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
8–20°C
pH Range
6.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nikolskii, 1900

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES gara íránská
🇷🇺Russian Дискогнат

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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