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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Homatula Variegata

Homatula variegata Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homatula Variegata (Homatula variegata), first described by Dabry de Thiersant, 1874 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Homatula variegata
Authority
Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homatula Variegata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homatula Variegata 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L2.78 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Dabry de Thiersant, 1874

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