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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Smallscale yellowfin

Plagiognathops microlepis Bleeker, 1871
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
3.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
67.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Smallscale yellowfin (Plagiognathops microlepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 70 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Plagiognathops microlepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1871
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Smallscale yellowfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Smallscale yellowfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
35cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
70cm
Max Weight
3,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bleeker, 1871

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Plagiognathus jelskii Dybowski 1872 Synonym
Xenocypris microlepis Bleeker 1871 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Smallscale yellowfin.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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