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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened

Oxygymnocypris Stewartii

Oxygymnocypris stewartii Lloyd, 1908
Max Length
67.6 cm
Max Weight
3.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Oxygymnocypris Stewartii (Oxygymnocypris stewartii) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 67.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxygymnocypris stewartii
Authority
Lloyd, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
67.6 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oxygymnocypris
Oxygymnocypris
Species
Oxygymnocypris Stewartii
Oxygymnocypris stewartii

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal and caudal fins grayish-black, hinds of pectoral, pelvic and anal fins orange, dorsal and caudal fins with many spots. Snout pointed; scale absent but with a small number of irregular scales only on part of pectoral girdle and anal scales.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxygymnocypris Stewartii 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. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
67.6cm
Max Weight
3,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Described By
Lloyd, 1908

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