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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Xiurenbagrus Xiurenensis

Xiurenbagrus xiurenensis Yue, 1981
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Xiurenbagrus Xiurenensis (Xiurenbagrus xiurenensis), first described by Yue, 1981 is a small fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Xiurenbagrus xiurenensis
Authority
Yue, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Amblycipitidae
Amblycipitidae
Genus
Xiurenbagrus
Xiurenbagrus
Species
Xiurenbagrus Xiurenensis
Xiurenbagrus xiurenensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 41 - 44. Elongated body, round-shaped in the front, gradually flat in the back, covered by membrane. Short dorsal fin; very small eyes, covered by skin membrane. The edge of dorsal, anal and caudal fins are yellowish; brownish back, yellowish stomach . : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xiurenbagrus Xiurenensis 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yue, 1981

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES bystřinovec čínský

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Liobagrus xiurenensis Yue 1981 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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