Cosmochilus Nanlaensis
📖 Overview
Cosmochilus Nanlaensis (Cosmochilus nanlaensis), first described by Chen, He & He, 1992 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. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 33 - 34. Papillae of lips not developed; the gill rakers of the first gill arch very sparse and short; the rostral barbels and maxillary barbels not developed; length of the last simple dorsal fin ray equal to or slightly shorter than length of head; the number of scales in longitudinal series 32-35.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cosmochilus Nanlaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cosmochilus Nanlaensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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