Vanmanenia Polylepis
📖 Overview
Vanmanenia Polylepis (Vanmanenia polylepis), first described by Pan, Liu & Zhang, 1983 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.20 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7. Vanmanenia polylepis can be distinguished from V. pingchowensis. by having 137-146 scales on lateral line and a longitudinal dark brown wavy stripe running along the lateral-line on the side of the body . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vanmanenia Polylepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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