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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudogastromyzon Meihuashanensis

Pseudogastromyzon meihuashanensis Li, 1998
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudogastromyzon Meihuashanensis (Pseudogastromyzon meihuashanensis), first described by Li, 1998 is a fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). 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 meihuashanensis
Authority
Li, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Balitoridae
Balitoridae
Genus
Pseudogastromyzon
Pseudogastromyzon
Species
Pseudogastromyzon Meihuashanensis
Pseudogastromyzon meihuashanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudogastromyzon Meihuashanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudogastromyzon Meihuashanensis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li, 1998

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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