Schizothorax Beipanensis
📖 Overview
Schizothorax Beipanensis (Schizothorax beipanensis), first described by Yang, Chen & Yang, 2009 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 0 to 3 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Schizothorax beipanensis is distinguished from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: absence of horny sheath on the lower jaw; upper lip developed; lower lip developed, trilobed; postlabial groove continuous, with a minute median lobe. Schizothorax beipanensis can be distinguished from S. griseus by the absence (vs. presence) of black spots on the flank, along the lateral line; distal 20-25 % of the last unbranched dorsal-fin ray soft (vs. strong); rostral barbel not reaching (vs. reaching) the middle of the eye; eye diameter 58.5-120.1 % length of maxillary barbel (vs. 33.4-93.7 %). Schizothorax beipanensis is most similar to S.heterophysallidos, from which it is distinguished, however, by the unique air bladder of the latter .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schizothorax Beipanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - 3 m . High altitude; 26°N - 25°N, 104°E - 105°E known from the upper tributaries of the Beipan Jiang (a tributary of the Pearl River) drainage area (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Beipanensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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