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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Barna Baril

Opsarius barna Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Barna Baril (Opsarius barna) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Opsarius barna
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barna Baril is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Barna Baril is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Barna Baril is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.65

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6.8–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Barna Baril
🌍BEN Khaksa · Koksa
🌍CES Parmička Jamunská · Parmička Jihoasijská
🇩🇪German Ozolabärbling
🇫🇮Finnish Sinikiilabarili
🌍HIN Dudhnea · Gheur · Glar · गलार · दुधनीया · धीरू
🌍KAN Kere Kalyani
🌍NEP Titer Kane Faketa · तीतर कनी फकीता
🇵🇹Portuguese Rasbora-de-Barna

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barilius barana Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Barilius barna Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Barilius jayarami Barman 1985 Synonym
Barilius papillatus Day 1869 Synonym
Cyprinus barna Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Leuciscus acanthopterus McClelland 1839 Synonym
Leuciscus barna Hamilton 1822 Synonym
Opsarius acanthopterus McClelland 1839 Synonym
Opsarius fasciatus McClelland 1839 Synonym
Opsarius latipinnatus McClelland 1839 Synonym
Osparius barna Hamilton 1822 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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