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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Forskalii

Labeo forskalii Rüppell, 1835
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs mainly in rocky areas . Feeds on phytobenthos, debris and mud; juveniles may feed on zooplankton .

Scientific Name
Labeo forskalii
Authority
Rüppell, 1835
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
18–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeo Forskalii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Forskalii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeo Forskalii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeo Forskalii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 12 - 15. Tropical; 18°C - 25°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.33
Food Items

phytobenthos, debris and mud; juveniles may feed on zooplankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rüppell, 1835

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .

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