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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudocrossocheilus Nigrovittatus

Pseudocrossocheilus nigrovittatus Su, Yang & Cui, 2003
Max Length
9.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pseudocrossocheilus Nigrovittatus (Pseudocrossocheilus nigrovittatus), first described by Su, Yang & Cui, 2003 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters.

Scientific Name
Pseudocrossocheilus nigrovittatus
Authority
Su, Yang & Cui, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.7 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Pseudocrossocheilus
Pseudocrossocheilus
Species
Pseudocrossocheilus Nigrovittatus
Pseudocrossocheilus nigrovittatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Wide (3 rows of scales) black longitudinal stripe along the lateral line which is complete; transverse oblique black stripe on the dorsal fin; many cloudy black blotches on dorsum and sides; ventral fin extending over anus and almost reaching anal fin base; 13 predorsal scales regularly arranged; caudal peduncle deep (14.7%-15.5% of SL); shallow transverse groove between calvaria and snout tip .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudocrossocheilus Nigrovittatus 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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
9.7cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Su, Yang & Cui, 2003

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Pseudocrossocheilus Nigrovittatus.

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