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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus

Sarcocheilichthys variegatus Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Max Length
14.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus (Sarcocheilichthys variegatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sarcocheilichthys variegatus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Sarcocheilichthys
Sarcocheilichthys
Species
Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus
Sarcocheilichthys variegatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sarcocheilichthys Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Deposits eggs in the mantle cavity or in the incurrent siphon of mussels.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
14.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 586 records indexed .

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