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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Yangtze icefish

Neosalanx taihuensis Chen, 1956
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Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
1 yrs
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Yangtze icefish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neosalanx taihuensis
Authority
Chen, 1956
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.8 cm
Lifespan
1 years
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yangtze icefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yangtze icefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yangtze icefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
6.3cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical endemic to China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00204 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, 1956

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