Acheilognathus Lanchiensis
📖 Overview
Acheilognathus Lanchiensis (Acheilognathus lanchiensis), first described by Herre & Lin, 1936 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by the following characters: D ii,9; A ii,8-9; predorsal scales 12-13; scales above lateral line 5-5.5, below 3; body with black longitudinal stripe reaching anteriorly to the vertical line from the origin of dorsal fin; head length 24.0-33.3% SL; length of barbels extending to beneath the front margin of the pupil, or to a point below its middle .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acheilognathus Lanchiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Acheilognathus Lanchiensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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