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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Vanmanenia Pingchowensis

Vanmanenia pingchowensis Fang, 1935
Max Length
13.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
8.8 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Vanmanenia Pingchowensis (Vanmanenia pingchowensis), first described by Fang, 1935 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Vanmanenia pingchowensis
Authority
Fang, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vanmanenia Pingchowensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
13.9cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
7

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fang, 1935

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