The Dianchi bullhead, Pseudobagrus medianalis, is a species of catfish in the family Bagridae. It is endemic to the Lake Dianchi basin in Yunnan, China.[1] It can grow to 20 cm (7.9 in) TL.[2] It is a cryptic, benthic fish that hides during the daytime and forages on small fishes and aquatic invertebrates at night.[1]
| Dianchi bullhead | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Bagridae |
| Genus: | Pseudobagrus |
| Species: | P. medianalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudobagrus medianalis | |
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Habitat and conservation
editThis species was once a common fish in Lake Dianchi, but is now mainly restricted to spring systems draining to the lake. This habitat is under threat from pollution and from conversion into fish ponds. An ex-situ conservation effort has been planned.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Chen, X.-Y. (2018) [errata version of 2008 assessment]. "Pseudobagrus medianalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T18479A135875095. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T18479A8333334.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pseudobagrus medianalis". FishBase. November 2014 version.