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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium

Schizopygopsis Younghusbandi

Schizopygopsis younghusbandi Regan, 1905
Max Length
49.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizopygopsis Younghusbandi (Schizopygopsis younghusbandi), first described by Regan, 1905 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 49.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
49.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizopygopsis Younghusbandi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizopygopsis Younghusbandi 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. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
49.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore

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