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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Blind loach

Eidinemacheilus smithi Greenwood, 1976
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Blind loach is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Eidinemacheilus smithi
Authority
Greenwood, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Eidinemacheilus
Eidinemacheilus
Species
Blind loach
Eidinemacheilus smithi

🐟 Physical Description

Differs from all other congeners by its whitish or pink body without color pattern (vs. marbled or mottled color pattern) and absence of eyes (vs. presence) .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blind loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blind loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blind loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 35°N - 30°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Greenwood, 1976

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