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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Gobiocyproides Rarus

Gobiocyproides rarus Ye & Fu, 1983
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gobiocyproides Rarus (Gobiocyproides rarus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gobiocyproides rarus
Authority
Ye & Fu, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gobiocyproides
Gobiocyproides
Species
Gobiocyproides Rarus
Gobiocyproides rarus

🐟 Physical Description

Body color gray on back, white on belly; a yellowish horizontal zone along lateral of body; base of caudal fin with a clear black spot .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiocyproides Rarus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gobiocyproides Rarus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gobiocyproides Rarus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

tiny aquatic invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ye & Fu, 1983

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