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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

カネヒラ

Acheilognathus rhombeus Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

カネヒラ (Acheilognathus rhombeus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore.

Scientific Name
Acheilognathus rhombeus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
13.5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for カネヒラ is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for カネヒラ is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for カネヒラ is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇯🇵Japanese Kanehira · カネヒラ

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Acheilognathus steenackeri Sauvage 1883 Synonym
Capoeta rhombea Temminck & Schlegel 1846 Synonym
Paracheilognathus rhombeus Temminck & Schlegel 1846 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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