Gangetic latia
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit streams and rivers . Found over gravel and stony bottom of mountain streams . Observation reports this species in a variety of microhabitats in a headwater stream in the Ganges River basin, with stronger preference for pools. Spawning in a Himalayan population reported to occur from July to September, possibly triggered by high turbidity and stream velocities from seasonal rains. Food consists of macrophytes, algae, and diatoms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gangetic latia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gangetic latia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - ?; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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