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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Nangra Robusta

Nangra robusta Mirza & Awan, 1973
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Nangra Robusta (Nangra robusta) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nangra robusta
Authority
Mirza & Awan, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Nangra
Nangra
Species
Nangra Robusta
Nangra robusta

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7. Dorsal and pectoral spines with filamentous projections. Snout strongly projecting. Nasal barbel reaching the eye; maxillary barbel reaching anal fin. Anal fin with 2 simple rays and 8 branched rays .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nangra Robusta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nangra Robusta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nangra Robusta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mirza & Awan, 1973

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