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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Vanmanenia Xinyiensis

Vanmanenia xinyiensis Zheng & Chen, 1980
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Vanmanenia Xinyiensis (Vanmanenia xinyiensis), first described by Zheng & Chen, 1980 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.80 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.

Scientific Name
Vanmanenia xinyiensis
Authority
Zheng & Chen, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Vanmanenia Xinyiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vanmanenia Xinyiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical endemic to Xi Jiang drainage in Guangdong Province, China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zheng & Chen, 1980

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