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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinorhodeus Microlepis

Sinorhodeus microlepis Li, Liao & Arai, 2017
Max Length
5.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Collected from a slow-flowing stream at an altitude of 625 meters, the substrate consisted of mud mixed with gravel. Taken with other species Rhodeus ocellatus, Hemiculter leucisculus and Pseudorasbora parva .

Scientific Name
Sinorhodeus microlepis
Authority
Li, Liao & Arai, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sinorhodeus
Sinorhodeus
Species
Sinorhodeus Microlepis
Sinorhodeus microlepis

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 34 - 36. This species is distinguished by the following characters barbels absent: pharyngeal teeth 0,0,4-4,0,0; lateral line incomplete; longitudinal scales 41-46; transverse scales 16-18; no white spots on dorsal-fin rays; juveniles without a black blotch on dorsal fin; larvae with less developed wing-like yolk sac projections .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinorhodeus Microlepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
5.8cm
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li, Liao & Arai, 2017

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