Pseudolaubuca Engraulis
📖 Overview
Pseudolaubuca Engraulis (Pseudolaubuca engraulis), first described by Nichols, 1925 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 22. Covered by middle sized scale. Green gray in the back, silver white in the side and stomach .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudolaubuca Engraulis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemiculter engraulis | Nichols | 1925 | Synonym |
| Hemiculterella angustus | Kimura | 1935 | Synonym |
| Hemiculterella engraulis | Nichols | 1925 | Synonym |
| Hemiculterella kaifenensis | Tchang | 1932 | Synonym |
| Hemiculterella setchuanensis | Tchang | 1930 | Synonym |
| Parapelecus engraulis | Nichols | 1925 | Synonym |
| Parapelecus oligolepis | Wu & Wang | 1931 | Synonym |
| Pseudolaubuca angustus | Kimura | 1935 | Synonym |
| Pseudolaubuca jouyi engraulis | Nichols | 1925 | Synonym |
| Pseudolaubuca setchuanensis | Tchang | 1930 | Synonym |
| Pseudolaubuca shawi | Tchang | 1930 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudolaubuca Engraulis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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