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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudogastromyzon Laticeps

Pseudogastromyzon laticeps Chen & Zheng, 1980
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudogastromyzon Laticeps (Pseudogastromyzon laticeps), first described by Chen & Zheng, 1980 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pseudogastromyzon laticeps
Authority
Chen & Zheng, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudogastromyzon Laticeps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudogastromyzon Laticeps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to Longjin He drainage in Guangdong Province, China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Zheng, 1980

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