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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Boga labeo

Labeo boga Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Boga labeo (Labeo boga) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. 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
Labeo boga
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Boga labeo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Boga labeo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Boga labeo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Boga labeo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ 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
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Boga labeo
🌍CES labeo pákistánské

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cirrhina boga Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Cyprinus boga Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Cyprinus falcatus Bloch 1795 Heterotypic
Gobio boga Hamilton 1822 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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