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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Neosalanx Argentea

Neosalanx argentea Lin, 1932
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Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neosalanx Argentea (Neosalanx argentea), first described by Lin, 1932 is a small fish in the family Salangidae (order Osmeriformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Neosalanx argentea
Authority
Lin, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neosalanx Argentea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neosalanx Argentea 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00229 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Lin, 1932

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