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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Acrossocheilus Monticola

Acrossocheilus monticola Günther, 1888
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
17.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acrossocheilus Monticola (Acrossocheilus monticola), first described by Günther, 1888 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 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.

Scientific Name
Acrossocheilus monticola
Authority
Günther, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Acrossocheilus
Acrossocheilus
Species
Acrossocheilus Monticola
Acrossocheilus monticola

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acrossocheilus Monticola is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acrossocheilus Monticola 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 = 0.00977 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1888

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Acrossocheilus Monticola.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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