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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Liobagrus Nigricauda

Liobagrus nigricauda Regan, 1904
Max Length
16.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
7.9 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Liobagrus Nigricauda (Liobagrus nigricauda), first described by Regan, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 16.70 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.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Liobagrus nigricauda
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
16.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Liobagrus Nigricauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Liobagrus Nigricauda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 25°N - 24°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
16.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES bystřinovec černoocasý
🇷🇺Russian Чернохвостый лиобагрус
🇨🇳Chinese 黑尾䱀

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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