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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Opsariichthys Hainanensis

Opsariichthys hainanensis Nichols & Pope, 1927
Max Length
10.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsariichthys Hainanensis (Opsariichthys hainanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Opsariichthys hainanensis
Authority
Nichols & Pope, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
10.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Opsariichthys
Opsariichthys
Species
Opsariichthys Hainanensis
Opsariichthys hainanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13; Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Lateral line with 40-41 scales (modally 41); pre-dorsal scales modally 17; rounded tubercles on lower jaw rather large and arranging as 2 rows; head rather large; and body rather wide at anal origin .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsariichthys Hainanensis 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
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
10.6cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
13
Vertebrae
40

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols & Pope, 1927

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Opsariichthys uncirostris hainanensis Nichols & Pope 1927 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Opsariichthys Hainanensis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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