Length–weight relationships for four endemic fish species from the Yalu River,China

Length–weight relationships (LWRs) are presented for four endemic fish species caught in the upper Yalu River during the yearly surveys (2017) by either electrofishing or fish cage net (5 mm mesh size) as soon as the ice melted. The parameter b ranged between 2.244 in Gobio macrocephalus and 3.428 in Ladislavia taczanowskii. Additionally, the parameter a ranged between 0.004 in Misgurnus bipartitus and 0.059 in Gobio macrocephalus. All length‐weight relationships were highly significant (r² ≥ 0.8754) on a log scale.     

Length–weight relationships of six fish species from the Lancang River,China

Length–weight relationships of six fish species are presented. Fish samples were collected from the Lancang River, in the Chinese section of the Upper Mekong River, in southwestern China. This study reports the first length–weight relationship for one of these species.     

Length–weight and length–length relationships of three endemic fish species from the Yarlung Tsangpo River,China

The length‐weight (LWR) and length‐length relationships (LLR) were estimated for three endemic fish species, including Schizothorax waltoni Regan, 1905, Schizothorax oconnori Lloyd, 1908, and Schizothorax macropogon Regan, 1905 in the Yarlung Tsangpo River. A total of 399 specimens were collected using gillnets and cast nets during February to August 2012 and March to May 2013. No information regarding length–weight and length–length relationships was reported previously in FishBase for these three endemic species.     

Length–weight relationships for five fish species from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River,China

Length–weight relationships (LWRs) for five fish species which were captured by trap‐nets and gillnets (major mesh size: 1–10 cm) from the middle Yangtze River, China (29°47′ – 29°26′N; 112°51′ – 113°08′E) were determined in September 2017. These were Acheilognathus hypselonotus (Bleeker, 1871), Culter oxycephaloides Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908, Distoechodon tumirostris Peters, 1881, Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis (Günther, 1873) and Micropercops swinhonis (Günther, 1873). The LWRs were estimated using the logarithmic form of the formula W  =  a  ×  L^b. The b value ranged from 2.879 for A. hypselonotus to 3.285 for M. swinhonis. LWRs for four fish species and new maximum lengths for three species are presented to FishBase for the first time.     

Length–weight relationships of six fish species from the Zengqu River and the Ouqu River,southwest China

This study provides the first report of length–weight relationships (LWRs) for six endemic fish species collected from the Zengqu River and the Ouqu River, two of the tributaries to the upper reaches of the Jinsha River, southwest China. Samples were obtained in May 2013 and September 2013 using various types of fishing gear. A total of 413 specimens belonging to six fish species were analyzed; their LWRs were W = 0.0069L^3.086 (r² = 0.987) for Schizothorax wangchiachii (Fang, 1936), W = 0.0076L^3.029 (r² = 0.980) for Schizothorax dolichonema (Herzenstein, 1889), W = 0.0029L^3.315 (r² = 0.961) for Schizopygopsis malacanthus (Herzenstein, 1891), W = 0.0082L ^2.970 (r² = 0.950) for Ptychobarbus kaznakovi (Nikolsky, 1903), W = 0.0017L^3.464 (r² = 0.957) for Triplophysa stolioczkae (Steindachner, 1866), and W = 0.0037L ^3.190 (r² = 0.956) for Triplophysa orientalis (Herzenstein, 1888). Prior to this study, the LWRs for S. dolichonema, P. kaznakovi and T. orientalis were unknown. In addition, new maximum sizes for four of the species are provided.     

Length–weight relationships of six fish species from the headstream region of the Dongjiang River,China

Dongjiang River, a main tributary of the Pearl River, is geographically situated in South China. The present study describes the length–weight relationships (LWRs) of six fish species (Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Barbodes semifasciolatus, Onychostoma elongatum, Microphysogobio fukiensis, Microphysogobio kiatingensis, Metzia lineata) from the headstream region of the river including five Chinese endemic species (A. paradoxus, B. semifasciolatu, O. elongatum, Mi. fukiensis, Mi. kiatingensis). Fish species of five genera of the same family were collected quarterly from April 2012 to October 2014 by using non‐selective fishing gears: drag nets (5 m, mesh‐size 3 cm), drift gillnets (30 × 15 m, mesh‐size 5 mm), fish cages (4 m, mouth opening 40 × 40 cm), scoop nets (mesh‐size 0.5‐1 cm), and electro‐fishing (12V, 200 Hz). The parameter a and b in the LWR equations (W = a L^b) ranged from 0.0014 to 0.0228, and 2.89 to 3.18, respectively. Compared with FishBase, this study provides the first LWR records for four cyprinids (A. paradoxus, B. semifasciolatu, O. elongatum, Me. lineata) and a new record of maximum body length for O. elongatum.     

Length–weight relationships of three fish species from Wujiang River,China

Length–weight relationships were determined for three fish species (Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874; Folifer brevifilis Peters, 1881; and Garra imberba Garman, 1912). Samples were collected from the Wujiang River in China, from May to July in 2009–2011 using gillnets (25 × 12 m, mesh size 0.5 cm) and fish cages (0.5 × 0.5 × 10 m, mesh size 0.5 cm mesh). Length–weight relationships for these three fish species were determined for the first time.     

Length–weight relationships of three fish species from Moyangjiang River,China

Length‐weight relationships were determined for three fish species [Tachysurus argentivittatus (Regan, 1905); Rhodeus spinalis Oshima, 1926; Liniparhomaloptera disparis (Lin, 1934)]. All fish sample were collected using gillnets (15 × 5 m, mesh‐size 5 mm) from Moyangjiang River, China. Samples were collected quarterly from July 2006 to August 2007. The parameter b of length‐weight relationship varied from 2.52 for Rhodeus spinalis to 3.27 forLiniparhomaloptera disparis.     

Length–weight relationships of three fish species from the Yangtze River,China

Length–weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for three endemic fish species [Gobiobotia filifer (Garman, 1912), Homatula potanini (Günther, 1896) and Xenophysogobio boulengeri (Tchang, 1929)] from the Yangtze River in China. Samples were obtained between April 2008 and June 2012 using various types of fishing gear and electroshock fishing techniques. For each species, the sample size, length range, weight range, LWR, 95% confidence intervals of a and b, and coefficient of correlation were determined. Prior to this study, the LWRs for two species [Gobiobotia filifer (Garman, 1912) and Homatula potanini (Günther, 1896)] were unknown.     

Length–weight relationships of two fish species from the middle reaches of the Jinsha River,China

This study provides the first report of length–weight relationships (LWRs) for Pseudogyrinocheilus prochilus (Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874) and Jinshaia sinensis (Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874) collected from the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, southwest China. Samples were obtained between June 2005 and November 2006. A total of 491 specimens belonging to two fish species were analyzed. LWRs were W = 0.0170L^2.970 (r² = 0.980) for P. prochilus and W = 0.0194L^2.849 (r² = 0.977) for J. sinensis. Prior to this study, the LWRs for P. prochilus were unknown. In addition, new maximum size for J. sinensis was provided.     

Length–weight relationships of seven fish species from the Yuan River,China

Length–weight relationships were determined for seven fish species (Culter oxycephaloides Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908; Pseudobagrus tenuis Günther, 1873; Saurogobio dumerili Bleeker, 1871; Distoechodon tumirostris Peters, 1881; Pseudolaubuca engraulis Nichols, 1925; Liobagrus marginatoides Wu, 1930; and Parabotia bimaculata Chen, 1980) inhabiting the Yuan River, central China. Fishes were collected using gillnets and electroshock fishing techniques quarterly from January 2008 to December 2010. This study is first report the length–weight relationships for this seven fish species.     

Length–weight relationships of five fish species from the Beijiang River,China

The length–weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for five fish species from the Beijiang River in China. Fishes were caught by gill nets (mesh sizes: 5, 7, 9 cm), and cage nets (mesh sizes: 0.5 cm) from April to September 2018. Length–weight relationships of four species were unknown to FishBase, and new records of maximum lengths are given for two species, one of which, Ancherythroculter lini, is endemic species of the Pearl River. All length–weight relationships were highly significant on a log scale with the coefficient of determination (r²) values ranged from 0.939 to 0.991. Values of b were within the expected range, varied from 2.935 for A. lini to 3.414 for Parasinilabeo assimilis.     

Length–weight relationships of 16 fish species from the Tarim River,China

This paper reports the length–weight relationships of 16 fish species belonging to three families and ten genera from the Tarim River in China. Length–weight relationships for ten fish species were unknown to Fishbase, and new maximum lengths are given for six species. The r² values ranged from 0.972 to 0.995. Values of b varied from 2.79 to 3.49.     

Length–weight relationships of four fish species from the Niulan River,China

This study provides the length–weight relationships (LWRs) for four fish species [Leptobotia rubrilabris (Dabry de Thiersant, 1872); Opsariichthys bidens Günther, 1873; Xenocypris yunnanensis Nichols, 1925; and Sinogastromyzon sichangensis Chang, 1944] collected from the Niulan River, China. Samples were obtained between April 2008 and June 2011 using various types of fishing gear [drift gill nets (mesh: 5 × 5 cm), hook and electro fishing]. A total of 136 specimens belonging to four fish species were analyzed. For each species the sample size, length range, weight range, LWR, 95% confidence intervals of a and b, and coefficient of correlation were determined. Prior to this study, the LWRs for S. sichangensis and X. yunnanensis were unknown. New maximum sizes for S. sichangensis and X. yunnanensis are also provided.     

Length–weight relationships of five fish species from the Hongshui River,China

The length–weight relationships (LWRs) of five Chinese endemic fish species caught by cast nets (mesh size 1 cm) and gillnets (mesh size 4 cm) in the Hongshui River in June and July 2011 and October to November 2012 were determined. These are the first LWRs records for the five little‐known species.     

Length–weight relationships of 13 fish species from the Lijiang River,China

The length–weight relationships (LWRs) of 13 species belong to three orders and four families from the Lijiang River, China. Samples were obtained between 2013 April and 2015 January using gillnets (25 × 12 m, mesh size 0.5 cm), trawl nets (50 × 12 m, mesh size 0.5 cm) and fishhooks (0.5 × 0.5 × 10 m, mesh size 0.5 cm mesh). Exponent b varied from 2.639 to 3.549 and r² values varied from .962 to .995.     

Length–weight relationships of four fish species from the Nujiang River,China

Length–weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for four fish species (Akrokolioplax bicornis [Wu, 1977], Barbodes wynaadensis [Day, 1873], Glyptothorax cavia [Hamilton, 1822] and Placocheilus cryptonemus [Cui & Li, 1984]) from the Nujiang River, China. Samples were collected from March 2008 to August 2016 (frequency of sampling during the study period: once per year), using various fishing gears (set nets [mesh: 1.5 cm × 2.0 cm], fish cages [0.5 cm mesh], hook, drift gill nets [mesh: 1.0 cm × 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm] and electro fishing). Two new maximum SL were recorded for B. wynaadensis and P. cryptonemus.     

Length–weight relationships for three fish species from Yalong River in China

This study provides the first report of length–weight relationships (LWRs) for three fish species collected from the Yalong River, one of the tributaries to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, China. The LWRs of these fish species were BW = 0.0070TL^3.0539 (r² = 0.9662) for Schizothorax wangchiachii, BW=0.0134TL^2.8523 (r² = 0.9676) for Schizopygopsis malacanthus, and BW=0.0143TL^2.9253 (r² = 0.8538) for Euchiloglanis kishinouyei, respectively. Also investigated were the spawning season, absolute fecundity and main food items of the three fish species in the natural environment. In addition, new maximum sizes for the three species are provided.     

Length–weight relationships of two fish species from the Yangtze River,China

Fish samples for the study were collected from the Yangtze River in China. Length–weight relationships were determined for two endemic fish species (Leiocassis longirostris Günther, 1864 and Schistura fasciolata Nichols & Pope, 1927) for the first time.     

Length–weight relationships of three fish species from the Yalong River,China

Length–weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for three fish species (Gymnodiptychus pachycheilus (Herzenstein, 1892), Triplophysa bleekeri (Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874) and Triplophysa pseudostenura (He, Zhang & Song, 2012)) from the Yalong River in China. Samples were obtained between March 2009 and July 2013 using gillnets (25 × 12 m, mesh size 0.5 cm) and fish cages (0.5 × 0.5 × 10 m, mesh size 0.5 cm mesh). For each species, the sample size, length range, weight range, LWR, 95% confidence intervals of a and b, and coefficient of correlation were determined. Prior to this study, the LWRs for these three species were unknown.