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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Microphysogobio Yunnanensis

Microphysogobio yunnanensis Yao & Yang, 1977
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microphysogobio Yunnanensis (Microphysogobio yunnanensis), first described by Yao & Yang, 1977 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.90 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio yunnanensis
Authority
Yao & Yang, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microphysogobio Yunnanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Yunnanensis 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
9.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yao & Yang, 1977

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