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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Microphysogobio Pseudoelongatus

Microphysogobio pseudoelongatus Zhao & Zhang, 2001
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microphysogobio Pseudoelongatus (Microphysogobio pseudoelongatus), first described by Zhao & Zhang, 2001 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.70 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio pseudoelongatus
Authority
Zhao & Zhang, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Gobionidae
Gobionidae
Genus
Microphysogobio
Microphysogobio
Species
Microphysogobio Pseudoelongatus
Microphysogobio pseudoelongatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 36. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Pseudoelongatus 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhao & Zhang, 2001

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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