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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Black shinner

Pseudopungtungia nigra Mori, 1935
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Max Length
10.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Black shinner is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudopungtungia nigra
Authority
Mori, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
10.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudopungtungia
Pseudopungtungia
Species
Black shinner
Pseudopungtungia nigra

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black shinner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Black shinner is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Black shinner is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
10.6cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Mori, 1935

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