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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Garra Tibanica

Garra tibanica Trewavas, 1941
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Garra Tibanica (Garra tibanica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.1 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garra tibanica
Authority
Trewavas, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Garra tibanica can be distinguished by having 7 branched dorsal fin rays, a short distance between anus and anal-fin origin (3.1% SL, mean), 32-38 scales in the lateral line series, and 6-13 gill rakers on the lower limb of the first gill arch .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garra Tibanica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Garra Tibanica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Garra Tibanica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1941

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