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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hongshuia Microstomata

Hongshuia microstomata Wang & Chen, 1989
Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hongshuia Microstomata (Hongshuia microstomata) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hongshuia microstomata
Authority
Wang & Chen, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.3 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hongshuia
Hongshuia
Species
Hongshuia Microstomata
Hongshuia microstomata

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7. 8-10 gill rakers on outside of 1st gill arch; 3-4 scales from lateral line to ventral fin base; maxillary barbels equal to or longer than rostral ones; ventral fin not reaching anus; posterior chamber of air bladder narrower and twice as long as anterior one .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hongshuia Microstomata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hongshuia Microstomata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hongshuia Microstomata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm
Dorsal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Wang & Chen, 1989

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