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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Rhodeus Uyekii

Rhodeus uyekii Mori, 1935
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhodeus Uyekii (Rhodeus uyekii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhodeus uyekii
Authority
Mori, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhodeus Uyekii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Mori, 1935

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