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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Canara barb

Hypselobarbus lithopidos Day, 1874
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Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits fast flowing rivers and streams in forest areas . Reported to attain 60 cm TL, but the only known specimen is 23.5 cm from Nelambur in Madras Museum .

Scientific Name
Hypselobarbus lithopidos
Authority
Day, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
60 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Canara barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Canara barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Canara barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Canara barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1874

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