Yuedong hilly loach
📖 Overview
Yuedong hilly loach (Oreonectes yuedongensis) 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 8.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: presence of body pigmentation; lateral line incomplete, with 6-8 pores; dorsal-fin rays, iii-6; pectoral-fin rays, i-8-9; pelvic-fin rays, i-6; 13 branched caudal-fin rays; caudal fin rounded, without irregular black markings; absence of black longitudinal stripe from posterior upper pectoral fin to the base of caudal fin; tip of pelvic fin reaching the anus; anterior nostril tube short, with an elongated long barbel-like tip; tip of maxillary barbel not reaching the posterior margin of the gill cover; and posterior chamber of the air bladder well developed .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yuedong hilly loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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