Yunnanilus
altus
Kottelat & Chu, 1988
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Family:
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Balitoridae
(River loaches), subfamily: Nemacheilinae
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Order:
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Cypriniformes
(carps)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 12040) |
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Environment: |
demersal; freshwater
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Asia: stream Xiangshuiho at Haijiashao, Yunnan, China.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 13 - 13;
Anal
soft rays: 8. No pores on head; no lateral line; usually 9 1/2 branched dorsal rays; color pattern consisting of minute dark spots, often fused to form irregularly shaped blotches; body depth 25-28% SL; body scaled in front of dorsal fin; 14 branched caudal rays (Ref. 12040).
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Biology: |
Inhabits small stream with moderate flowing water. Moves slowly in shoals on the bottom. Feeds on filamentous algae and insects.
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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