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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Anabarilius Brevianalis

Anabarilius brevianalis Zhou & Cui, 1992
Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Anabarilius Brevianalis (Anabarilius brevianalis), first described by Zhou & Cui, 1992 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Anabarilius brevianalis
Authority
Zhou & Cui, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
16.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Anabarilius
Anabarilius
Species
Anabarilius Brevianalis
Anabarilius brevianalis

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 43 - 44. Fewer anal rays (8-10) and exterior gill rakers on first gill arch (7-9); small number of lateral lines scales; terminal mouth; color pattern consisting of a blackish longitudinal stripe along the middle of body and usually with dark dots on, above or below the stripe.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anabarilius Brevianalis 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
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
44

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhou & Cui, 1992

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Anabarilius Brevianalis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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