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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Cavia

Glyptothorax cavia Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Cavia (Glyptothorax cavia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax cavia
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Cavia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Cavia 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
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sisora dutinová

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bagarius cavia Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Euglyptosternum lineatum Day 1877 Synonym
Glyptosternum cavia Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Glyptothorax lineatus Day 1877 Synonym
Pimelodus cavia Hamilton 1822 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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