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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Leptobotia Hengyangensis

Leptobotia hengyangensis Huang & Zhang, 1986
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptobotia Hengyangensis (Leptobotia hengyangensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Botiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leptobotia hengyangensis
Authority
Huang & Zhang, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
10.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptobotia Hengyangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptobotia Hengyangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptobotia Hengyangensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptobotia Hengyangensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Huang & Zhang, 1986

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