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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Gymnocypris Namensis

Gymnocypris namensis Wu & Ren, 1982
Max Length
49.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Namensis (Gymnocypris namensis), first described by Wu & Ren, 1982 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 49.10 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 namensis
Authority
Wu & Ren, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
49.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Namensis
Gymnocypris namensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Namensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Namensis 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 = 0.00575 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
49.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Wu & Ren, 1982

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