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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Hemimyzon Taitungensis

Hemimyzon taitungensis Tzeng & Shen, 1982
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–10 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemimyzon Taitungensis (Hemimyzon taitungensis), first described by Tzeng & Shen, 1982 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 0 to 10 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hemimyzon taitungensis
Authority
Tzeng & Shen, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.9 cm
Depth Range
0–10 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemimyzon Taitungensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemimyzon Taitungensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tzeng & Shen, 1982

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