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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Sarcocheilichthys Kiangsiensis

Sarcocheilichthys kiangsiensis Nichols, 1930
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
14.1 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sarcocheilichthys Kiangsiensis (Sarcocheilichthys kiangsiensis), first described by Nichols, 1930 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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.

Scientific Name
Sarcocheilichthys kiangsiensis
Authority
Nichols, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sarcocheilichthys Kiangsiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sarcocheilichthys Kiangsiensis 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
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1930

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