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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Bowany barb

Neolissochilus bovanicus Day, 1877
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bowany barb (Neolissochilus bovanicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neolissochilus bovanicus
Authority
Day, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
36 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bowany barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bowany barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1877

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbodes bovanicus Day 1877 Synonym
Barbus bovanicus Day 1877 Synonym
Barbus bovianicus Day 1877 Heterotypic
Puntius bovanicus Day 1877 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Bowany barb.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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