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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Mustura Yunnaniloides

Mustura yunnaniloides Chen, Kottelat & Neely, 2011
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mustura Yunnaniloides (Mustura yunnaniloides), first described by Chen, Kottelat & Neely, 2011 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Mustura yunnaniloides
Authority
Chen, Kottelat & Neely, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mustura
Mustura
Species
Mustura Yunnaniloides
Mustura yunnaniloides

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from all its congeners except P. shanensis by having a complete lateral line. It seems related to P. shanensis in morphology but can be distinguished by its pointed snout, 18-20 transverse bars along lateral side of body, fewer branched dorsal-fin rays, fewer branched pectoral-fin rays, a greater pre-pelvic length, a more slender caudal-peduncle, a higher dorsal fin, and a shorter pelvic fin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mustura Yunnaniloides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chen, Kottelat & Neely, 2011

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