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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudogastromyzon Lianjiangensis

Pseudogastromyzon lianjiangensis Zheng, 1981
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudogastromyzon Lianjiangensis (Pseudogastromyzon lianjiangensis), first described by Zheng, 1981 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.90 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.

Scientific Name
Pseudogastromyzon lianjiangensis
Authority
Zheng, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudogastromyzon Lianjiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudogastromyzon Lianjiangensis 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 Lian Jiang 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
6.9cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zheng, 1981

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