Metzia Longinasus
📖 Overview
Metzia Longinasus (Metzia longinasus), first described by Gan, Lan & Zhang, 2009 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 13 - 14; Vertebrae: 40 - 41. A species of Metzia with a superior mouth, 43 or 44 lateral-line scales, a long snout (length 31.7–37.0% of HL); a long head (length 27.2–30.8% of SL), 10 or 11 branched anal-fin rays, and absence of a longitudinal black band extending along each side of body from extremity of gill opening to caudal-fin base.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metzia Longinasus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South China (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Metzia Longinasus.
🔍 Similar Species
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