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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Leuciscus Dzungaricus

Leuciscus dzungaricus Paepke & Koch, 1998
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
66.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leuciscus Dzungaricus (Leuciscus dzungaricus), first described by Paepke & Koch, 1998 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Leuciscus dzungaricus
Authority
Paepke & Koch, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
66.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leuciscus Dzungaricus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leuciscus Dzungaricus 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
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
66.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Paepke & Koch, 1998

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