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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Onychostoma Laticeps

Onychostoma laticeps Günther, 1896
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Onychostoma Laticeps (Onychostoma laticeps), first described by Günther, 1896 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 24.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Onychostoma laticeps
Authority
Günther, 1896
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Onychostoma Laticeps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Onychostoma Laticeps 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1896

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Onychostoma Laticeps.

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