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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Yunnanilus Pulcherrimus

Yunnanilus pulcherrimus Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004
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 Pulcherrimus (Yunnanilus pulcherrimus) 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.

Scientific Name
Yunnanilus pulcherrimus
Authority
Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33. Distinguished from other species of the genus Yunnanilus by the unique color pattern and the elongated papillae on upper and lower lips. Differs from closely related species Yunnanilus pleurotaenia by the following morphometric characters: standard length/body depth 4 .3-5.6 vs. 3.9-4.9; standard length/head length 4.4-5.1 vs. 3.7-3.9; standard length/caudal-peduncle length 5.7-7.1 vs. 7.7-9.1; head length/snout length 2.7-3.5 vs. 2.5-2.8; caudal-peduncle length/depth 1.2-1.7 vs. 1.1-1.2 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Pulcherrimus 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. 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
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 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
Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004

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