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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hemibarbus Brevipennus

Hemibarbus brevipennus Yue, 1995
Max Length
35.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemibarbus Brevipennus (Hemibarbus brevipennus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemibarbus brevipennus
Authority
Yue, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. A iii-6; P i-18-20; V i-8

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemibarbus Brevipennus 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
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
35.1cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Vertebrae
45

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yue, 1995

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