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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Ancherythroculter Nigrocauda

Ancherythroculter nigrocauda Yih & Wu, 1964
Max Length
27.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ancherythroculter Nigrocauda (Ancherythroculter nigrocauda) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Ancherythroculter nigrocauda
Authority
Yih & Wu, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
27.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ancherythroculter
Ancherythroculter
Species
Ancherythroculter Nigrocauda
Ancherythroculter nigrocauda

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancherythroculter Nigrocauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancherythroculter Nigrocauda 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 = 0.00851 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
27.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yih & Wu, 1964

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