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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Opsariichthys Kaopingensis

Opsariichthys kaopingensis Chen & Wu, 2009
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opsariichthys Kaopingensis (Opsariichthys kaopingensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Opsariichthys kaopingensis
Authority
Chen & Wu, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Diagnosed from all other species of the genus by the following combination of characters: absence of maxillary barbels; absence of notch on anterior tip of upper lip w; 44-48 (always 45-47) scales on lateral line; predorsal scales less than 20 (always 18-19; modally 19); maxillary extending to or slightly beyond the vertical of anterior margin of orbit; a series of 4-5 (modally 5) rounded tubercles under lower jaw in adult male; and opercle and ventral side of head shiny yellow in adult male in life .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opsariichthys Kaopingensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Opsariichthys Kaopingensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Opsariichthys Kaopingensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Wu, 2009

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