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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Homatula Oligolepis

Homatula oligolepis Cao & Zhu, 1989
Max Length
17.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homatula Oligolepis (Homatula oligolepis), first described by Cao & Zhu, 1989 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.10 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Homatula oligolepis
Authority
Cao & Zhu, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
17.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homatula Oligolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homatula Oligolepis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
17.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cao & Zhu, 1989

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