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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Discogobio Brachyphysallidos

Discogobio brachyphysallidos Huang, 1989
Max Length
14.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in torrential waters of mountain areas, clinging to the substratum using its mouth sucking disc .

Scientific Name
Discogobio brachyphysallidos
Authority
Huang, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.2 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 7. Differs from Discogobio yunnanensis, the only other species of the genus in Yuanjiang drainage in China, by scales on breast and belly extending forward at most to midlength of pectoral fin, except sometimes for a few isolated scales in naked area; and a stripe irregular, conspicuous on entire flank .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Discogobio Brachyphysallidos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Discogobio Brachyphysallidos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Discogobio Brachyphysallidos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
14.2cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Huang, 1989

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