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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Schistura Caudofurca

Schistura caudofurca Mai, 1978
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Schistura Caudofurca is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Schistura caudofurca
Authority
Mai, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Body with 7-10 bars which are very distinct in juveniles; faint in adults when they often remain only as small saddles along dorsal mid-line. Black conspicuous mid-lateral stripe, narrow in juveniles, very broad in adults. Black bar at caudal base complete .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Caudofurca is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schistura Caudofurca is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schistura Caudofurca is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Mai, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbatula caudofurca Mai 1978 Synonym
Nemacheilus laterivittatus Zhu & Wang 1985 Synonym
Noemacheilus laterivittatus Zhu & Wang 1985 Synonym
Schistura laterivittata Zhu & Wang 1985 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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