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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Layardi's barb

Puntius layardi Günther, 1868
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Max Length
11.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Layardi's barb (Puntius layardi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Puntius layardi
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Layardi's barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Layardi's barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Layardi's barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Layardi's barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
11.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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