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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Khavli barb

Puntius sahyadriensis Silas, 1953
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Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Khavli barb is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Puntius sahyadriensis
Authority
Silas, 1953
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Khavli barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Khavli barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Khavli barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Khavli barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Silas, 1953

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Khavli barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Khavli barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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