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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Balitora Nujiangensis

Balitora nujiangensis Zhang & Zheng, 1983
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balitora Nujiangensis (Balitora nujiangensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Balitora nujiangensis
Authority
Zhang & Zheng, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balitora Nujiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balitora Nujiangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balitora Nujiangensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balitora Nujiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhang & Zheng, 1983

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