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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Short-bodied olive barb

Systomus timbiri Deraniyagala, 1963
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Short-bodied olive barb (Systomus timbiri), first described by Deraniyagala, 1963 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Systomus timbiri
Authority
Deraniyagala, 1963
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Short-bodied olive barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Short-bodied olive barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Deraniyagala, 1963

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Short-bodied olive barb.

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