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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Davissinghi

Glyptothorax davissinghi Manimekalan & Das, 1998
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Davissinghi (Glyptothorax davissinghi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax davissinghi
Authority
Manimekalan & Das, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Davissinghi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Davissinghi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Davissinghi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Davissinghi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Manimekalan & Das, 1998

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