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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Formosaneleotris Hualienensis

Formosaneleotris hualienensis Chen, 2024
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Formosaneleotris Hualienensis (Formosaneleotris hualienensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Formosaneleotris hualienensis
Authority
Chen, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Formosaneleotris
Formosaneleotris
Species
Formosaneleotris Hualienensis
Formosaneleotris hualienensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no first dorsal fin; D2 I,8; A I,8; pectoral fin 13-14; body entirely naked ; vrtebral count: 10 + 14 = 24; branchiostegal rays 6; head lacking any canal and pore with longitudinal like sensory papillae. Colouration: body and head bloody red, with one thin deep red infraorbital stripe to upper lip .Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Formosaneleotris Hualienensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Formosaneleotris Hualienensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Formosaneleotris Hualienensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, 2024

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