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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Tanichthys Flavianalis

Tanichthys flavianalis Li, Liao & Shen, 2022
Max Length
2.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tanichthys Flavianalis (Tanichthys flavianalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Tanichthys flavianalis
Authority
Li, Liao & Shen, 2022
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
2.6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from T. albonubes by having more branched anal-fin rays (-10, 9 in mode (vs. 8 in mode), more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. albiventris by having more branched dorsal-fin rays 7 in mode (vs. 6 in mode), and a golden anal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. kuehnei and from T. micagemmae by having a black lateral stripe located on the dorsal half of the flank (vs. on middle of the flank), and a reddish-orange dorsal-fin margin (vs. white); differs from T. thacbaensis by the origin of the anal fin anterior to the base of the last dorsal-fin ray (vs. posterior), and mouth superior (vs. terminal) .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tanichthys Flavianalis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li, Liao & Shen, 2022

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Tanichthys Flavianalis.

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