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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Beaufortia Intermedia

Beaufortia intermedia Tang & Wang, 1997
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Beaufortia Intermedia (Beaufortia intermedia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Beaufortia intermedia
Authority
Tang & Wang, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Balitoridae
Balitoridae
Genus
Beaufortia
Beaufortia
Species
Beaufortia Intermedia
Beaufortia intermedia

🐟 Physical Description

Origin of pectoral fin at the nostril; origin of dorsal fin opposite of 2/3 of pelvic base (dorsal located comparatively rearwards); and anus close to or reaches pelvic margin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Beaufortia Intermedia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Beaufortia Intermedia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Beaufortia Intermedia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tang & Wang, 1997

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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