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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Culter Oxycephaloides

Culter oxycephaloides Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908
Max Length
46.2 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
17.2 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Culter Oxycephaloides (Culter oxycephaloides), first described by Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 46.20 cm in maximum length and up to 1.200 kg. 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
Culter oxycephaloides
Authority
Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
46.2 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Culter
Culter
Species
Culter Oxycephaloides
Culter oxycephaloides

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Culter Oxycephaloides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Culter Oxycephaloides 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
46.2cm
Max Weight
1,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kreyenberg & Pappenheim, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Erythroculter oxycephaloides Kreyenberg & Pappenheim 1908 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Culter Oxycephaloides.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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