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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Oreonectes Jinxiuensis

Oreonectes jinxiuensis Chen, Huang, Zou, Du & Lin, 2026
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oreonectes Jinxiuensis (Oreonectes jinxiuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Oreonectes jinxiuensis
Authority
Chen, Huang, Zou, Du & Lin, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of color pattern; swim bladder degenerated; anterior and posterior nostrils adjacent; dorsal-fin origin posterior to pelvic-fin origin; tip of pelvic fin not reaching anus; 10 branched pectoral-fin rays; 14-15 branched caudal-fin rays; caudal fin without irregular black markings; caudal fin rounded; maxillary barbel not reaching posterior margin of opercula; and 13 inner-gill rakers on first gill arch .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oreonectes Jinxiuensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, Huang, Zou, Du & Lin, 2026

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