Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia
📖 Overview
Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia (Yunnanilus pleurotaenia) 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 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Cephalic head pores present; lateral line present, with 18-26 pores; caudal peduncle 1.19-1.40 times longer than deep; 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays; preanal length 81-83% SL; eye diameter 20-29% HL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | mřenka tienská |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 侧纹云南鳅 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemacheilus pleurotaenia | Regan | 1904 | Synonym |
| Nemachilus pleurotaenia | Regan | 1904 | Homotypic |
| Nemachilus salmonides | Chaudhuri | 1911 | Heterotypic |
| Yunnanilus plenrotaenia | Regan | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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