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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Rita Gogra

Rita gogra Sykes, 1839
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rita Gogra (Rita gogra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ritidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Rita gogra
Authority
Sykes, 1839
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rita Gogra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rita Gogra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rita Gogra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rita Gogra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sykes, 1839

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Rita Gogra is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Rita Gogra 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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