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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Gymnocypris Scleracanthus

Gymnocypris scleracanthus Tsao, Wu, Chen & Zhu, 1992
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gymnocypris Scleracanthus (Gymnocypris scleracanthus), first described by Tsao, Wu, Chen & Zhu, 1992 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 31.00 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.

Scientific Name
Gymnocypris scleracanthus
Authority
Tsao, Wu, Chen & Zhu, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
31 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Gymnocypris
Gymnocypris
Species
Gymnocypris Scleracanthus
Gymnocypris scleracanthus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gymnocypris Scleracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnocypris Scleracanthus 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 = 0.00661 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
31cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tsao, Wu, Chen & Zhu, 1992

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