Yellowcheek
📖 Overview
Yellowcheek (Elopichthys bambusa), first described by Richardson, 1845 is a giant fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 200.00 cm in maximum length and up to 40.000 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowcheek is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20; potamodromous . Temperate; 10°C - 20°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowcheek.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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