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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Deccan barb

Puntius deccanensis Yazdani & Babu Rao, 1976
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Deccan barb (Puntius deccanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Puntius deccanensis
Authority
Yazdani & Babu Rao, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Deccan barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deccan barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deccan barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deccan barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 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
Yazdani & Babu Rao, 1976

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