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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Acrossocheilus Fasciatus

Acrossocheilus fasciatus Steindachner, 1892
Max Length
19.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acrossocheilus Fasciatus (Acrossocheilus fasciatus), first described by Steindachner, 1892 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 19.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Acrossocheilus fasciatus
Authority
Steindachner, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Acrossocheilus
Acrossocheilus
Species
Acrossocheilus Fasciatus
Acrossocheilus fasciatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acrossocheilus Fasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acrossocheilus Fasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
19.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Steindachner, 1892

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Acrossochilus rabaudi Tchang 1930 Synonym
Barbus lissochiloides Nichols 1928 Synonym
Crossocheilus styani Boulenger 1901 Synonym
Crossochilus fasciatus Steindachner 1892 Synonym
Crossochilus styani Boulenger 1901 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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