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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Microphysogobio Kiatingensis

Microphysogobio kiatingensis Wu, 1930
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
7.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microphysogobio Kiatingensis (Microphysogobio kiatingensis), first described by Wu, 1930 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio kiatingensis
Authority
Wu, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microphysogobio Kiatingensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Kiatingensis 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Wu, 1930

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