Hemimyzon Pengi
📖 Overview
Hemimyzon Pengi (Hemimyzon pengi), first described by Huang, 1982 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.90 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7. Pelvic fin contiguous, distance between bases of last pelvic rays 7.5-11.5 times in body width at pelvic origin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hemimyzon Pengi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hemimyzon Pengi.
🔍 Similar Species
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