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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Altigena Zhui

Altigena zhui Zheng & Chen, 1989
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Altigena Zhui (Altigena zhui), first described by Zheng & Chen, 1989 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 35.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.

Scientific Name
Altigena zhui
Authority
Zheng & Chen, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
35 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Altigena
Altigena
Species
Altigena Zhui
Altigena zhui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Altigena Zhui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altigena Zhui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zheng & Chen, 1989

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