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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Prashadi

Glyptothorax prashadi Mukerji, 1932
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Prashadi (Glyptothorax prashadi), first described by Mukerji, 1932 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax prashadi
Authority
Mukerji, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Prashadi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Prashadi 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
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mukerji, 1932

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