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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Gongshanensis

Schizothorax gongshanensis Tsao, 1964
Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Gongshanensis (Schizothorax gongshanensis), first described by Tsao, 1964 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 21.50 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 gongshanensis
Authority
Tsao, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
21.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Gongshanensis 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 = 0.01175 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tsao, 1964

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