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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hara Jerdoni

Hara jerdoni Day, 1870
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
2.5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hara Jerdoni (Hara jerdoni), first described by Day, 1870 is a tiny fish in the family Erethistidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 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
Hara jerdoni
Authority
Day, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hara Jerdoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hara Jerdoni 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; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 8 - 15. Tropical; 18°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1870

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Erethistes jerdoni Day 1870 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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