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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Percocypris Pingi

Percocypris pingi Tchang, 1930
Max Length
44 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Percocypris Pingi (Percocypris pingi), first described by Tchang, 1930 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 44.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Percocypris pingi
Authority
Tchang, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
44 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Percocypris
Percocypris
Species
Percocypris Pingi
Percocypris pingi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Percocypris Pingi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Percocypris Pingi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
44cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tchang, 1930

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