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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Gymnocypris Eckloni

Gymnocypris eckloni Herzenstein, 1891
Max Length
39.5 cm
Max Weight
1.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
66.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Eckloni (Gymnocypris eckloni), first described by Herzenstein, 1891 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 39.50 cm in maximum length and up to 1.000 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris eckloni
Authority
Herzenstein, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
39.5 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
66.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Eckloni
Gymnocypris eckloni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Eckloni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Eckloni 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
39.5cm
Max Weight
1,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
66.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Herzenstein, 1891

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