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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Hypselobarbus Periyarensis

Hypselobarbus periyarensis Raj, 1941
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypselobarbus Periyarensis (Hypselobarbus periyarensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypselobarbus periyarensis
Authority
Raj, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
50 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypselobarbus Periyarensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypselobarbus Periyarensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypselobarbus Periyarensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypselobarbus Periyarensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Raj, 1941

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