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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Puntius Parrah

Puntius parrah Day, 1865
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Puntius Parrah is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Puntius parrah
Authority
Day, 1865
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Puntius Parrah is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Puntius Parrah is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Puntius Parrah 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
15cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1865

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