Adults mostly live in the deep parts of the lake without waterweeds. Feed mainly on plankton. Spawning period is in April and May .
Body orange in upper part of eyes, grayish black or deep green on head and top of body, silver white on sides; pectoral and pelvic fins slightly yellow. Head conical and snout pointed; lower jaw slightly protruded; barbels 2 pairs; last simple ray of dorsal and anal fins spined and serrated on hind margins.Cross section: compressed.
Behavioural data for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Cyprinus Yilongensis is currently being compiled.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
plankton
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