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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Altigena Yunnanensis

Altigena yunnanensis Wu & Lin, 1977
Max Length
13.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Altigena Yunnanensis (Altigena yunnanensis), first described by Wu & Lin, 1977 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 13.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Altigena yunnanensis
Authority
Wu & Lin, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13.8 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Yunnanensis
Altigena yunnanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Altigena Yunnanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Yunnanensis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
13.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Wu & Lin, 1977

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