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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Niwaella Xinjiangensis

Niwaella xinjiangensis Chen & Chen, 2005
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Niwaella Xinjiangensis (Niwaella xinjiangensis), first described by Chen & Chen, 2005 is a fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cobitidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Niwaella xinjiangensis
Authority
Chen & Chen, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cobitidae
Cobitidae
Genus
Niwaella
Niwaella
Species
Niwaella Xinjiangensis
Niwaella xinjiangensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Niwaella Xinjiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Niwaella Xinjiangensis 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chen & Chen, 2005

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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