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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Gymnocypris Potanini

Gymnocypris potanini Herzenstein, 1891
Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Potanini (Gymnocypris potanini), first described by Herzenstein, 1891 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 15.90 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 potanini
Authority
Herzenstein, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
15.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Potanini
Gymnocypris potanini

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Potanini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Potanini 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1891

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