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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Xenocypris Yunnanensis

Xenocypris yunnanensis Nichols, 1925
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
12.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Xenocypris Yunnanensis (Xenocypris yunnanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Xenocypris yunnanensis
Authority
Nichols, 1925
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Xenocypris
Xenocypris
Species
Xenocypris Yunnanensis
Xenocypris yunnanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Body dark grayish on back and silvery white below; gray on dorsal fin, reddish on anal fin and orange red on caudal fin. Belly rounded and with scutes from end of pelvic fin to anus; snout blunt; eyes located in lateral of head; mouth small and transverse, lower jaw with a well-developed horny anterior edge; upper jaw thick and slightly projected .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xenocypris Yunnanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Xenocypris Yunnanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Xenocypris Yunnanensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1925

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