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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Tanakia Lanceolata

Tanakia lanceolata Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tanakia Lanceolata (Tanakia lanceolata), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Tanakia lanceolata
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
13.1 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tanakia Lanceolata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tanakia Lanceolata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Tanakia Lanceolata.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 332 records indexed .

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