Dark chub
📖 Overview
Dark chub (Nipponocypris temminckii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dark chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Fish gather in shallow parts of rivers for spawning. A male presses laterally against a female and stirs up the river bed by vibrating his anal fin to bury released eggs. Satellites commonly cannibalize eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 12°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kawamutsu · カワムツ |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dark chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 132 records indexed .
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