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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sri Lanka swamp barb

Puntius thermalis Valenciennes, 1844
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Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sri Lanka swamp barb is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Puntius thermalis
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sri Lanka swamp barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sri Lanka swamp barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sri Lanka swamp barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sri Lanka swamp barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1844

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