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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalidus Iijimae

Squalidus iijimae Oshima, 1919
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Squalidus Iijimae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Squalidus iijimae
Authority
Oshima, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
10 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 9. Distinguished from its congeners by the unique combination of the following characters: dorsal fin rays 3+7, anal fin rays 3+6, pectoral fin rays 1+13-14; lateral-line scales 34-35, predorsal scale rows 10-11; body robust, the transverse rows of papillae on snout loosely arranged and maxillary barbels short and about equal to 1/2 of eye diameter and body greenish-silver on dorsal and silver-white on ventral side; body scale pocket, with grayish posterior margin, has net-like patterns; body with a longitudinal grayish stripes; all fins translucent; dorsal and caudal in with minute black spots; other odd fins unmarked .

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalidus Iijimae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalidus Iijimae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oshima, 1919

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