Hardhead
📖 Overview
Hardhead (Mylopharodon conocephalus), first described by Baird & Girard, 1854 is a very large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8. Body long, slender; brown to dusky bronze above (darkest on large individuals; silver side; dorsal-fin origin behind pelvic-fin origin; 69-81 scales on lateral line; 8 dorsal rays; premaxillary frenum present; snout long, pointed; large, terminal mouth reaching front of eye; pharyngeal teeth 2,5-4,2 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hardhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Subtropical; 42°N - 36°N North America: Sacramento-San Joaquin and Russian River drainages in California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gila conocephala | Baird & Girard | 1854 | Synonym |
| Mylopharodon robustus | Ayres | 1855 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hardhead.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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