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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Rupecula

Garra rupecula McClelland, 1839
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Rupecula (Garra rupecula), first described by McClelland, 1839 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.

Scientific Name
Garra rupecula
Authority
McClelland, 1839
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Rupecula 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
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McClelland, 1839

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Rupecula.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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