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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Yunnanilus Discoloris

Yunnanilus discoloris Zhou & He, 1989
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Yunnanilus Discoloris (Yunnanilus discoloris) 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 discoloris
Authority
Zhou & He, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yunnanilus Discoloris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Discoloris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yunnanilus Discoloris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yunnanilus Discoloris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhou & He, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenka různobarvá
🇨🇳Chinese Yi Se Yunnan Qiu

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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