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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Hyaline fish

Sinocyclocheilus hyalinus Chen & Yang, 1993
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
0–4 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hyaline fish (Sinocyclocheilus hyalinus), first described by Chen & Yang, 1993 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 0 to 4 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus hyalinus
Authority
Chen & Yang, 1993
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
8.5 cm
Depth Range
0–4 m
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

No externally visible eyes; no pigments nor scales. May be related to the epigean S. angustiporus .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hyaline fish 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; depth range 0 - 4 m . Subtropical; 25°N - 24°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Yang, 1993

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Hyaline fish.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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