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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Altigena Wui

Altigena wui Zheng & Chen, 1983
Max Length
30.5 cm
Max Weight
3.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Altigena Wui (Altigena wui), first described by Zheng & Chen, 1983 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 30.50 cm in maximum length and up to 3.000 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Altigena wui
Authority
Zheng & Chen, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
30.5 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Wui
Altigena wui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Altigena Wui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Wui 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
30.5cm
Max Weight
3,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zheng & Chen, 1983

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