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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Onychostoma Barbatum

Onychostoma barbatum Lin, 1931
Max Length
17.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Onychostoma Barbatum (Onychostoma barbatum), first described by Lin, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Onychostoma barbatum
Authority
Lin, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
17.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Onychostoma Barbatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Onychostoma Barbatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
17.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lin, 1931

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