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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Schistura Sharavathiensis

Schistura sharavathiensis Sreekantha, Gururaja, Rema Devi, Indra & Ramachandra, 2006
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Max Length
2.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Schistura Sharavathiensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Schistura sharavathiensis
Authority
Sreekantha, Gururaja, Rema Devi, Indra & Ramachandra, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
2.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Sharavathiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schistura Sharavathiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schistura Sharavathiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical central Western Ghats, India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sreekantha, Gururaja, Rema Devi, Indra & Ramachandra, 2006

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