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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cá Chát Hoa

Acrossocheilus iridescens Nichols & Pope, 1927
Max Length
29.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cá Chát Hoa (Acrossocheilus iridescens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acrossocheilus iridescens
Authority
Nichols & Pope, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
29.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Coloration with 6 dark bars (anterior one right behind gill opening, posterior one at caudal base), narrow in juveniles, broad in adults; lower lip interrupted medially, the two halves not in contact anteriorly, sharp horny sheath exposed, conspicuously arched .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cá Chát Hoa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cá Chát Hoa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cá Chát Hoa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
29.7cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols & Pope, 1927

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES ostropysk hajnanský
🇯🇵Japanese ヒメゴイ · マダラマルクチ
🌍VIE Cá Chát Hoa
🇨🇳Chinese 虹彩光唇魚 · 虹彩光唇鱼

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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