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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Dolichonema

Schizothorax dolichonema Herzenstein, 1889
Max Length
46.6 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Dolichonema (Schizothorax dolichonema), first described by Herzenstein, 1889 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 46.60 cm in maximum length and up to 1.800 kg. 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax dolichonema
Authority
Herzenstein, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
46.6 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Dolichonema 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 = 0.01585 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
46.6cm
Max Weight
1,800g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1889

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Dolichonema.

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