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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

cá dầu sông

Pseudohemiculter hainanensis Boulenger, 1900
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
11.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

cá dầu sông (Pseudohemiculter hainanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudohemiculter hainanensis
Authority
Boulenger, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for cá dầu sông is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for cá dầu sông 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1900

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES kulter hajnanský
🌍VIE cá dầu sông · Cá Đục dày · Cá Đục sông · Cá Đục sông dày
🇨🇳Chinese 海南拟 · 海南擬

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barilius hainanensis Boulenger 1900 Synonym
Hemiculter hainanensis Nichols & Pope 1927 Synonym
Hemiculter hunanensis Tchang 1930 Synonym
Hemiculter kinghwaensis Wang 1935 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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