Plesiomyzon Baotingensis
📖 Overview
Plesiomyzon Baotingensis (Plesiomyzon baotingensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Head small and depressed; mouth small, deeply arch and without rostral groove and fold in front of mouth. Caudal fin deeply concave; pectoral fin wide and long; pelvic fin not forming sucker-shape. Body brownish yellow and with irregular black spots.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plesiomyzon Baotingensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical endemic to the drainages in Hainan Island, China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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