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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Aphyocypris Pulchrilineata

Aphyocypris pulchrilineata Zhu, Zhao & Huang, 2013
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in small, shallow, turbid, canalized stream with low flow rate and aquatic plants covering almost half of the water . The stream is exposed to frequent local disturbance such as the presence of the ducks in the water. The sampling site is near a water treatment plant .

Scientific Name
Aphyocypris pulchrilineata
Authority
Zhu, Zhao & Huang, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Distinguished from all congeners by the absence of a lateral line and a large black spot on the caudal-fin base .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aphyocypris Pulchrilineata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aphyocypris Pulchrilineata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aphyocypris Pulchrilineata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhu, Zhao & Huang, 2013

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