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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Neolissochilus Heterostomus

Neolissochilus heterostomus Chen & Yang, 1999
Max Length
23.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neolissochilus Heterostomus (Neolissochilus heterostomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.2 cm.

Scientific Name
Neolissochilus heterostomus
Authority
Chen & Yang, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
23.2 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Mouth terminal, gape horizontal in male, acclivitous in female; last unbranched dorsal ray smooth with its upper 1/3 articulated; no dark band on sides of body; longest caudal ray length about 2 times that of shortest. Scale rows between pectoral fin origin and lateral line 3.5-4.5; scale rows between ventral fin origin and lateral line 2.5-3.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neolissochilus Heterostomus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neolissochilus Heterostomus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neolissochilus Heterostomus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
23.2cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Yang, 1999

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