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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

キクチヒナモロコ

Aphyocypris kikuchii Oshima, 1919
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
6 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

キクチヒナモロコ (Aphyocypris kikuchii), first described by Oshima, 1919 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 0 to 5 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Aphyocypris kikuchii
Authority
Oshima, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Aphyocypris
Aphyocypris
Species
キクチヒナモロコ
Aphyocypris kikuchii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for キクチヒナモロコ is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for キクチヒナモロコ 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; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oshima, 1919

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES dánio tajvanské
🇯🇵Japanese Kikuchihinamoroko · キクチヒナモロコ
🇨🇳Chinese Medaka(臺東地方俗名) · 台湾细鲫 · 吉氏細鯽 · 散魚仔 · 瘦魚 · 竹篙鑣 · 美達卡 · 臺細鯽 · 菊池氏細鯽 · 菊池細鯽 · 車栓仔

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Phoxiscus kikuchii Oshima 1919 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect キクチヒナモロコ.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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