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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Balitora Kwangsiensis

Balitora kwangsiensis Fang, 1930
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
7.8 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balitora Kwangsiensis (Balitora kwangsiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Balitora kwangsiensis
Authority
Fang, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Having body depth 1.0-1.2 times in width (at pelvic origin); belly entirely without scales in front of anus; pectoral fin reaching only about halfway between its base and pelvic origin; 8-9 relatively small black blotches along back, surrounded by a paler area .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balitora Kwangsiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balitora Kwangsiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balitora Kwangsiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fang, 1930

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