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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Narayan barb

Pethia narayani Hora, 1937
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Narayan barb (Pethia narayani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pethia narayani
Authority
Hora, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Narayan barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Narayan barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Narayan barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Narayan barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C endemic to India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hora, 1937

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