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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Cyclocheilichthys Lagleri

Cyclocheilichthys lagleri Sontirat, 1989
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cyclocheilichthys Lagleri (Cyclocheilichthys lagleri), first described by Sontirat, 1989 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Cyclocheilichthys lagleri
Authority
Sontirat, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Lacks barbels.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyclocheilichthys Lagleri 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sontirat, 1989

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