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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Garra Tezuensis

Garra tezuensis Thoidingjam, Ngangbam, Linthoingambi & Singh, 2023
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garra Tezuensis (Garra tezuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm.

Scientific Name
Garra tezuensis
Authority
Thoidingjam, Ngangbam, Linthoingambi & Singh, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: smooth snout; presence of black spot at upper angle of gill opening; posteriorly positioned anus; lesse circumpeduncular scales; long snout length; absence of W shaped black band on caudal fin; long disc length; wide pulvinus; chest scaled .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Tezuensis 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. Subtropical

🌿 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
Subtropical
Described By
Thoidingjam, Ngangbam, Linthoingambi & Singh, 2023

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Garra Tezuensis.

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