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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Percocypris Retrodorsalis

Percocypris retrodorsalis Cui & Chu, 1990
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Percocypris Retrodorsalis (Percocypris retrodorsalis), first described by Cui & Chu, 1990 is a fish. 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Percocypris retrodorsalis
Authority
Cui & Chu, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Percocypris
Percocypris
Species
Percocypris Retrodorsalis
Percocypris retrodorsalis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Percocypris Retrodorsalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Percocypris Retrodorsalis 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 = 0.00759 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cui & Chu, 1990

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