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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhodeus Flaviventris

Rhodeus flaviventris Li, Arai & Liao, 2020
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhodeus Flaviventris (Rhodeus flaviventris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhodeus flaviventris
Authority
Li, Arai & Liao, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

The number of branched dorsal-fin and branched anal-fin rays are 9 in mode. The longitudinal scale series ranges from 33 to 34, with 4 to 7 pored scales. The vertebral count is between 32 and 34. During the breeding season, males display a yellowish iris, a yellow belly, an orange central portion of the caudal fin, and reddish-orange stripes on both the dorsal and anal fins.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhodeus Flaviventris 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
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li, Arai & Liao, 2020

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