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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Paralepidocephalus Guishanensis

Paralepidocephalus guishanensis Li, 2004
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paralepidocephalus Guishanensis (Paralepidocephalus guishanensis), first described by Li, 2004 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Paralepidocephalus guishanensis
Authority
Li, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paralepidocephalus
Paralepidocephalus
Species
Paralepidocephalus Guishanensis
Paralepidocephalus guishanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralepidocephalus Guishanensis 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)
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li, 2004

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