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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Protosalanx Chinensis

Protosalanx chinensis Basilewsky, 1855
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Protosalanx Chinensis (Protosalanx chinensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Protosalanx chinensis
Authority
Basilewsky, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Diadromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Protosalanx
Protosalanx
Species
Protosalanx Chinensis
Protosalanx chinensis

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Protosalanx Chinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; diadromous . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Diadromous
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00204 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Basilewsky, 1855

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