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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered

Poropuntius Cogginii

Poropuntius cogginii Chaudhuri, 1911
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
14.1 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Poropuntius Cogginii (Poropuntius cogginii), first described by Chaudhuri, 1911 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.

Scientific Name
Poropuntius cogginii
Authority
Chaudhuri, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Has long barbels and well developed submarginal stripes on the caudal fin lobes; with relatively small fins, particularly the caudal fin.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poropuntius Cogginii 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. High altitude endemic to Lake Dali or Er Hai or Lake Tali Fu in Yunnan, China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Poropuntius Cogginii.

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