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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Luciocyprinus Striolatus

Luciocyprinus striolatus Cui & Chu, 1986
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
20.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
87.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Luciocyprinus Striolatus (Luciocyprinus striolatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 200 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Luciocyprinus striolatus
Authority
Cui & Chu, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
20 kg
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
87.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Luciocyprinus
Luciocyprinus
Species
Luciocyprinus Striolatus
Luciocyprinus striolatus

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from the single other species of the genus by its 5-8 longitudinal black stripes on the body; 81-92 lateral line scales (including those on caudal fin); 40-46 predorsal scales .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Luciocyprinus Striolatus 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
200cm
Max Weight
20,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
87.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cui & Chu, 1986

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Luciocyprinus Striolatus.

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