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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinobdella Sinensis

Sinobdella sinensis (Bleeker, 1870)
Max Length
21.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
19 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinobdella Sinensis (Sinobdella sinensis), first described by (Bleeker, 1870) is a medium-sized fish in the family Mastacembelidae (order Synbranchiformes). Adults typically reach 21.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Sinobdella sinensis
Authority
(Bleeker, 1870)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sinobdella Sinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinobdella Sinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Sinobdella Sinensis is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
21.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
(Bleeker, 1870)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Mastacembelus sinensis Bleeker 1870 Synonym
Ophidium aculeatum Basilewsky 1855 Heterotypic
Rhynchobdella sinensis Bleeker 1870 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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