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💧 Freshwater 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Gymnocypris Przewalskii

Gymnocypris przewalskii Kessler, 1876
Max Length
48 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Przewalskii (Gymnocypris przewalskii), first described by Kessler, 1876 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 48.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. The species is important as a food fish.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris przewalskii
Authority
Kessler, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
48 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Przewalskii
Gymnocypris przewalskii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Przewalskii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Przewalskii 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; potamodromous . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
48cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
69.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1876

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Gymnocypris Przewalskii is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Gymnocypris Przewalskii is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Gymnocypris Przewalskii has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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