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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nangra Nangra

Nangra nangra Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nangra Nangra (Nangra nangra) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nangra nangra
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Nangra
Nangra
Species
Nangra Nangra
Nangra nangra

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Dorsal fin typically with 8 branched rays. Anal fin with 3-4 simple rays, 9-11 branched rays. Snout moderately projecting; anterior naris origin close to snout tip (distance between anterior naris and snout tip less than eye diameter). Nasal barbel reaching at least to end of head, sometimes reaching dorsal-fin origin; maxillary barbel reaching past to adipose-fin origin; maxillary barbel membrane small, with narrow attachment to cheek only; maxillary bone long, reaching posteriorly to end of head. Vent and genital papillae near middle of pelvic fins .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nangra Nangra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nangra Nangra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nangra Nangra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
8
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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