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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Schizothorax Biddulphi

Schizothorax biddulphi Günther, 1876
Max Length
50.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits rivers and lakes with slight or no current. Feeds on benthic invertebrate, algae and small pieces of macrophytes .

Scientific Name
Schizothorax biddulphi
Authority
Günther, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
50.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body grayish-blue on back, silvery-white on abdomen; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins light yellow and caudal fin light red; barbels 2 pairs nearly equal in length .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Biddulphi 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
2.5±0.19
Food Items

benthic invertebrate, algae and small pieces of macrophytes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
50.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1876

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Schizothorax Biddulphi is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Schizothorax Biddulphi has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Biddulphi.

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