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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Yunnanilus Sichuanensis

Yunnanilus sichuanensis Ding, 1995
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Yunnanilus Sichuanensis (Yunnanilus sichuanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Yunnanilus sichuanensis
Authority
Ding, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Nemacheilidae
Nemacheilidae
Genus
Yunnanilus
Yunnanilus
Species
Yunnanilus Sichuanensis
Yunnanilus sichuanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Three horizontal rows of block transverse spots on each side of the body. A small black spot on the dorsal fin. Chest and belly without scales. Interorbital space 2.2-2.8 in HL.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yunnanilus Sichuanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ding, 1995

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenka sečuánská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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