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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Hemiculter Bleekeri

Hemiculter bleekeri Warpachowski, 1888
Max Length
25.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
12.7 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemiculter Bleekeri (Hemiculter bleekeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Hemiculter bleekeri
Authority
Warpachowski, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
25.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiculter Bleekeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
25.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Warpachowski, 1888

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemiculter bleekeri bleekeri - - Synonym
Hemicultur shibatae Mori 1933 Synonym
Parapelecus elongatus Mori 1927 Synonym
Siniichthys brevirostris Bănărescu 1970 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Hemiculter Bleekeri.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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