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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Deccan white carp

Gymnostomus fulungee Sykes, 1839
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Deccan white carp (Gymnostomus fulungee) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gymnostomus fulungee
Authority
Sykes, 1839
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnostomus
Gymnostomus
Species
Deccan white carp
Gymnostomus fulungee

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deccan white carp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deccan white carp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deccan white carp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
30cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sykes, 1839

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