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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Daxin chinese karst loach

Karstsinnectes daxinensis Luo, Zhao & Zhou, 2024
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Daxin chinese karst loach is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Karstsinnectes daxinensis
Authority
Luo, Zhao & Zhou, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Karstsinnectes
Karstsinnectes
Species
Daxin chinese karst loach
Karstsinnectes daxinensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body naked and without pigmentation; absence of eyes; D iii-7, P1 i-10-11, P2 i-5, A iii-5, caudal fin truncated with 13-14 branched caudal-fin rays; pelvic fins slightly long, length 9.5-13.2% of SL, tip reaching the anus; high and wide head (depth 6.3-9.8% of SL; wide 10.0-14.8% of SL), narrow mouth (width 6.2-7.9% of SL), long inrostral barbel length (length 7.2-12.7% of SL), and long maxillary barbel length (length 11.3-13.1% of SL) .: elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Daxin chinese karst loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Daxin chinese karst loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Daxin chinese karst loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Luo, Zhao & Zhou, 2024

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