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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered

Rara Snowtrout

Schizothorax raraensis Terashima, 1984
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rara Snowtrout is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax raraensis
Authority
Terashima, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
24.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rara Snowtrout is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rara Snowtrout is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rara Snowtrout is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rara Snowtrout is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude endemic to Lake Rara in Nepal.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4
Food Items

insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Rara Snowtrout
🌍CES marinka raranská
🌍EST Rara marinka
🌍NEP Asla

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Schizothoraichthys raraensis Terashima 1984 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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