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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Gymnocypris Chilianensis

Gymnocypris chilianensis Li & Chang, 1974
Max Length
21.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Chilianensis (Gymnocypris chilianensis), first described by Li & Chang, 1974 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 21.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris chilianensis
Authority
Li & Chang, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
21.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Chilianensis
Gymnocypris chilianensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Chilianensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Chilianensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
21.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Li & Chang, 1974

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