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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Schizopygopsis Kialingensis

Schizopygopsis kialingensis Tsao & Tun, 1962
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizopygopsis Kialingensis (Schizopygopsis kialingensis), first described by Tsao & Tun, 1962 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 18.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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.

Scientific Name
Schizopygopsis kialingensis
Authority
Tsao & Tun, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizopygopsis Kialingensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizopygopsis Kialingensis 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tsao & Tun, 1962

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