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Diadromous 🌡️ Subtropical

Salanx Ariakensis

Salanx ariakensis Kishinouye, 1902
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
11.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Salanx Ariakensis (Salanx ariakensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salangidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Salanx ariakensis
Authority
Kishinouye, 1902
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Migration
Anadromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Osmeriformes
Osmeriformes
Family
Salangidae
Salangidae
Genus
Salanx
Salanx
Species
Salanx Ariakensis
Salanx ariakensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal soft rays: 26 - 31; Vertebrae: 72 - 76. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salanx Ariakensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous . Subtropical; 39°N - 23°N Northwest Pacific: Ariake Sea, coasts of the Korean Peninsula, Yellow Sea and southern part of the Sea of Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Anadromous
Trophic Level
2.8±0.22

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00162 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
29
Vertebrae
74

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kishinouye, 1902

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Parasalanx annitae van Dam 1926 Synonym
Parasalanx longianalis Regan 1908 Synonym
Reganisalanx normani Fang 1934 Synonym
Salanx acuticeps Regan 1908 Synonym
Salanx annitae van Dam 1926 Synonym
Salanx longianalis Regan 1908 Synonym
Salanx normani Fang 1934 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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