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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Capoeta Fusca

Capoeta fusca Nikolskii, 1897
Max Length
13.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Capoeta Fusca (Capoeta fusca), first described by Nikolskii, 1897 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Capoeta fusca
Authority
Nikolskii, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
13.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Capoeta Fusca is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Capoeta Fusca 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
13.2cm

🌡️ 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
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nikolskii, 1897

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Capoeta nudiventris Nikolskii 1897 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Capoeta Fusca.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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