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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Chongi

Schizothorax chongi Fang, 1936
Max Length
53 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Chongi (Schizothorax chongi), first described by Fang, 1936 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 53.00 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax chongi
Authority
Fang, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
53 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Chongi 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
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
53cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fang, 1936

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