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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Paralepidocephalus Yui

Paralepidocephalus yui Tchang, 1935
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Max Length
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Max Weight
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Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
—
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Paralepidocephalus Yui is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Paralepidocephalus yui
Authority
Tchang, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paralepidocephalus
Paralepidocephalus
Species
Paralepidocephalus Yui
Paralepidocephalus yui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paralepidocephalus Yui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralepidocephalus Yui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paralepidocephalus Yui is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paralepidocephalus Yui is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 25°N - 21°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tchang, 1935

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