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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

Cyprinus Yilongensis

Cyprinus yilongensis Yang et al., 1977
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
10 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults mostly live in the deep parts of the lake without waterweeds. Feed mainly on plankton. Spawning period is in April and May .

Scientific Name
Cyprinus yilongensis
Authority
Yang et al., 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body orange in upper part of eyes, grayish black or deep green on head and top of body, silver white on sides; pectoral and pelvic fins slightly yellow. Head conical and snout pointed; lower jaw slightly protruded; barbels 2 pairs; last simple ray of dorsal and anal fins spined and serrated on hind margins.Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

plankton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yang et al., 1977

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