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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis

Pteronemacheilus meridionalis Zhu, 1982
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pteronemacheilus meridionalis
Authority
Zhu, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pteronemacheilus
Pteronemacheilus
Species
Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis
Pteronemacheilus meridionalis

🐟 Physical Description

Body with about 15-25 irregular bars with dark edge and pale center. Pectoral rays with stiff dorsal expansion in male. Caudal base with black bar dissociated into a spot at upper extremity of the base and a vertically elongated blotch in lower half of the base .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pteronemacheilus Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhu, 1982

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