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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Lobocheilos Gracilis

Lobocheilos gracilis Fowler, 1937
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lobocheilos Gracilis (Lobocheilos gracilis), first described by Fowler, 1937 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 24.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Lobocheilos gracilis
Authority
Fowler, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body long, slender; fins with long, falcate tips; 3 stripes down middle of caudal peduncle; 6+25 gill rakers on anterior side of first arm .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lobocheilos Gracilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

periphyton and phytoplankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1937

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Lobocheilos Gracilis.

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