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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Yunnanilus Bajiangensis

Yunnanilus bajiangensis Li, 2004
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Yunnanilus Bajiangensis (Yunnanilus bajiangensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Yunnanilus bajiangensis
Authority
Li, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. D iii 9; A ii, 5; P i, 9-10; V i, 6. Branched caudal-fin rays 12. Gill-rakers on the inner arch, 8, on the outer arch, absent .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Bajiangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yunnanilus Bajiangensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yunnanilus Bajiangensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li, 2004

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