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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Platysmacheilus Zhenjiangensis

Platysmacheilus zhenjiangensis Ni, Chen & Zhou, 2005
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Platysmacheilus Zhenjiangensis (Platysmacheilus zhenjiangensis), first described by Ni, Chen & Zhou, 2005 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.

Scientific Name
Platysmacheilus zhenjiangensis
Authority
Ni, Chen & Zhou, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Platysmacheilus
Platysmacheilus
Species
Platysmacheilus Zhenjiangensis
Platysmacheilus zhenjiangensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Platysmacheilus Zhenjiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platysmacheilus Zhenjiangensis 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ni, Chen & Zhou, 2005

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