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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yunnanilus Longibarbatus

Yunnanilus longibarbatus Gan, Chen & Yang, 2007
Max Length
5.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Yunnanilus Longibarbatus (Yunnanilus longibarbatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Yunnanilus longibarbatus
Authority
Gan, Chen & Yang, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Longibarbatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yunnanilus Longibarbatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yunnanilus Longibarbatus 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)
Max TL
5.8cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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
Gan, Chen & Yang, 2007

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