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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis

Paraprotomyzon bamaensis Tang, 1997
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis (Paraprotomyzon bamaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paraprotomyzon bamaensis
Authority
Tang, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraprotomyzon Bamaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tang, 1997

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