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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Garra Sahilia

Garra sahilia Krupp, 1983
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Sahilia (Garra sahilia), first described by Krupp, 1983 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Garra sahilia
Authority
Krupp, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garra Sahilia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Sahilia 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; non-migratory. Tropical; 21°N - 14°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Krupp, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Garra sahilia gharbia Krupp 1983 Synonym
Garra sahilia sahilia Krupp 1983 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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