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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

Anabarilius Macrolepis

Anabarilius macrolepis Yih & Wu, 1964
Max Length
14.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Anabarilius Macrolepis (Anabarilius macrolepis), first described by Yih & Wu, 1964 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 14.80 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 Extinct.

Scientific Name
Anabarilius macrolepis
Authority
Yih & Wu, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
14.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 9 - 11.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anabarilius Macrolepis 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 = 0.00631 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
14.8cm
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yih & Wu, 1964

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Anabarilius Macrolepis.

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