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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnocypris Firmispinatus

Gymnocypris firmispinatus Wu & Wu, 1988
Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Firmispinatus (Gymnocypris firmispinatus), first described by Wu & Wu, 1988 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 16.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris firmispinatus
Authority
Wu & Wu, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
16.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Firmispinatus
Gymnocypris firmispinatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Firmispinatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Firmispinatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
12.4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Wu & Wu, 1988

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