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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Tanakia Somjinensis

Tanakia somjinensis Kim & Kim, 1991
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tanakia Somjinensis (Tanakia somjinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tanakia somjinensis
Authority
Kim & Kim, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tanakia Somjinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tanakia Somjinensis 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
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kim & Kim, 1991

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Tanakia Somjinensis.

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