Japanese Dark Chub
📖 Overview
Japanese Dark Chub (Nipponocypris sieboldii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese Dark Chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese Dark Chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese Dark Chub |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Numamutsu · ヌマムツ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? sieboldi | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus sieboldii | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Opsariichthys sieboldi | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Zacco mitsukurii | Ishikawa | 1904 | Synonym |
| Zacco sieboldi | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Japanese Dark Chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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