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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Microphysogobio Zhangi

Microphysogobio zhangi Huang, Zhao, Chen & Shao, 2017
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Microphysogobio Zhangi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio zhangi
Authority
Huang, Zhao, Chen & Shao, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. Microphysogobio zhangi differs from other congeners by the following unique combination of characters: anal fin with 3, 5 rays; pectoral fin with 11-12 rays; scales on lateral line 35-36; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 9-10; vertebrae 4+30-31; barbel length medium, 53.5-69.9% of eye diameter; medial pad on lower lip divided; body with 6-7 indistinct black horizontally-aligned crossbars; interorbital region with a black crossbar; a thin black vertical stripe throughout the cheek; dorsal fin and caudal fin membranes with indistinct vertically-aligned black lines .

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microphysogobio Zhangi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Microphysogobio Zhangi is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
7.7cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ 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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Huang, Zhao, Chen & Shao, 2017

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