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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Glyptothorax Ventrolineatus

Glyptothorax ventrolineatus Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2006
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glyptothorax Ventrolineatus (Glyptothorax ventrolineatus), first described by Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2006 is a small fish in the family Sisoridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax ventrolineatus
Authority
Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glyptothorax Ventrolineatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glyptothorax Ventrolineatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2006

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