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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Paralepidocephalus Yui

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

📖 Overview

Paralepidocephalus Yui (Paralepidocephalus yui), first described by Tchang, 1935 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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