Luciocyprinus Langsoni
📖 Overview
Luciocyprinus Langsoni (Luciocyprinus langsoni), first described by Vaillant, 1904 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 79.00 cm in maximum length and up to 15.000 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. With 1/2 14 - 15/1/7 - 8 1/2 scales in transverse line between dorsal and pelvic fins, 13 1/2 between lateral line and ventral mid-line, 33-37 predorsal ones, no barbels, groove posterior to lower lip interrupted in the middle; last simple dorsal and anal rays not denticulated, body silvery with a black longitudinal band along lateral line, wider in the posterior part of the body, pharyngeal teeth 4.4 - 4.4 . Eyes large and convex, located higher; interorbital space flat; snout projected; upper lip thick; length behind head far longer than length of snout .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luciocyprinus Langsoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Luciocyprinus Langsoni.
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