Humpback
📖 Overview
Humpback (Chanodichthys dabryi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 53.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Linear lateral line. Dark gray in the back, gray in the upper part of the side, silver white in the lower side of the body and stomach .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Humpback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Humpback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Humpback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Humpback · Lake Skygazer |
| 🌍CES | Gorbuška · kulter Dabryův · Kulter Ostrohlavý · kulter tmavohřbetý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Kyrmymiekkasärki |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Gorbushka · Горбушка |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 达氏原鲌 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culter dabryi | Bleeker | 1871 | Synonym |
| Culter dabryi dabryi | — | — | Synonym |
| Culter hypselonotus | Bleeker | 1871 | Synonym |
| Erythroculter dabryi | Bleeker | 1871 | Synonym |
| Erythroculter hypselonotus | Bleeker | 1871 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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