Yunnanilus
nigromaculatus
(Regan, 1904)
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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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7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 12040) |
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Environment: |
demersal; freshwater
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Climate: |
subtropical; 25°N - 24°N |
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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: known only from Dianchi Lake, Yunnan, China.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 12 - 12;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by its terminal mouth with an upwardly directed gape; absence of lateral line and head pores; scaled predorsal area; 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays; 14 branched caudal rays (Ref. 12040).
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow waters of lake (less than 1 m deep) among vegetation, but not in inlets or outlets of the lake. Feeds on shrimps.
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Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN) (B1 2abc)(Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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