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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Red fin barb

Pethia reval Meegaskumbura, Silva, Maduwage & Pethiyagoda, 2008
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Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Red fin barb (Pethia reval) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pethia reval
Authority
Meegaskumbura, Silva, Maduwage & Pethiyagoda, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red fin 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
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meegaskumbura, Silva, Maduwage & Pethiyagoda, 2008

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Red fin barb.

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