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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Elongatus

Schizothorax elongatus Huang, 1985
Max Length
23.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Elongatus (Schizothorax elongatus), first described by Huang, 1985 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 23.60 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax elongatus
Authority
Huang, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
23.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Elongatus 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
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
23.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Huang, 1985

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Elongatus.

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