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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Nilgiriensis

Schistura nilgiriensis Menon, 1987
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Schistura Nilgiriensis (Schistura nilgiriensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schistura nilgiriensis
Authority
Menon, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Nilgiriensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Nilgiriensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schistura Nilgiriensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schistura Nilgiriensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ 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
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menon, 1987

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