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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Pethia Sahit

Pethia sahit Katwate, Kumkar, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2018
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pethia Sahit (Pethia sahit) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pethia sahit
Authority
Katwate, Kumkar, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pethia Sahit is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pethia Sahit is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pethia Sahit is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pethia Sahit is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Katwate, Kumkar, Raghavan & Dahanukar, 2018

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