Lakeweed Chub
📖 Overview
Lakeweed Chub (Ischikauia steenackeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lakeweed Chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lakeweed Chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lakeweed Chub is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lakeweed Chub is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lakeweed Chub |
| 🌍CES | wataka japonská |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Wataka · ワタカ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 비와강준치 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opsariichthys steenackeri | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 71 records indexed .
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