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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Barbatula Altayensis

Barbatula altayensis Zhu, 1992
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Barbatula Altayensis (Barbatula altayensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Barbatula altayensis
Authority
Zhu, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barbatula Altayensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barbatula Altayensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zhu, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Orthrias altayensis Zhu 1992 Homotypic

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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