Bloch razorbelly minnow
📖 Overview
Bloch razorbelly minnow (Salmostoma balookee), first described by Sykes, 1839 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical 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
Physical description for Bloch razorbelly minnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bloch razorbelly minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bloch Razorbelly Minnow |
| 🌍CES | katari sleďovitý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chela balookee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Chela clupeoides | Bloch | 1795 | Heterotypic |
| Chela teekanee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus clupeoides | Bloch | 1795 | Heterotypic |
| Cyprinus cyprinoides | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus belookee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1844 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus teekanee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Leusiscus clupeoides | Bloch | 1795 | Heterotypic |
| Oxygaster clupeoides | Bloch | 1795 | Heterotypic |
| Pelecus affinis | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Perilampus teekanee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Salmophasia balookee | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Salmostoma clupeoides | Bloch | 1795 | Heterotypic |
| Salmostoma kardahiensis | Reddiah | 1980 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bloch razorbelly minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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