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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizopygopsis Yalongensis

Schizopygopsis yalongensis Zhao, Liu, Chen & Tian, 2026
Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizopygopsis Yalongensis (Schizopygopsis yalongensis), first described by Zhao, Liu, Chen & Tian, 2026 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 19.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Schizopygopsis yalongensis
Authority
Zhao, Liu, Chen & Tian, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
19.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 47 - 49. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizopygopsis Yalongensis 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
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
19.6cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
48

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zhao, Liu, Chen & Tian, 2026

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizopygopsis Yalongensis.

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