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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Grahami

Schizothorax grahami Regan, 1904
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
2.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
17 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Grahami (Schizothorax grahami), first described by Regan, 1904 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 65.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.500 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 Critically Endangered.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax grahami
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
2.5 kg
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Grahami 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 = 0.00724 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
65cm
Max Weight
2,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Grahami.

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