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💧 Freshwater

Gymnocypris Chui

Gymnocypris chui Tchang, Yueh & Hwang, 1964
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Chui (Gymnocypris chui), first described by Tchang, Yueh & Hwang, 1964 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 24.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris chui
Authority
Tchang, Yueh & Hwang, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Max Length
24.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Chui
Gymnocypris chui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Chui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Chui 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. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore

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