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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Cobitis Qujiangensis

Cobitis qujiangensis Chen & Chen, 2017
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cobitis Qujiangensis (Cobitis qujiangensis), first described by Chen & Chen, 2017 is a small fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cobitidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Cobitis qujiangensis
Authority
Chen & Chen, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cobitis Qujiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cobitis Qujiangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Chen, 2017

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