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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schistura Latifasciata

Schistura latifasciata Zhu & Wang, 1985
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schistura Latifasciata (Schistura latifasciata), first described by Zhu & Wang, 1985 is a fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). 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 Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Schistura latifasciata
Authority
Zhu & Wang, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Nemacheilidae
Nemacheilidae
Genus
Schistura
Schistura
Species
Schistura Latifasciata
Schistura latifasciata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schistura Latifasciata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schistura Latifasciata 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±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ 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
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhu & Wang, 1985

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Noemacheilus latifasciatus Zhu & Wang 1985 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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