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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Garhwali

Glyptothorax garhwali Tilak, 1969
Max Length
10.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Garhwali (Glyptothorax garhwali) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 garhwali
Authority
Tilak, 1969
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Garhwali is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Garhwali is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glyptothorax Garhwali is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glyptothorax Garhwali is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tilak, 1969

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