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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Griseus

Schizothorax griseus Pellegrin, 1931
Max Length
19.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Griseus (Schizothorax griseus), first described by Pellegrin, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 19.70 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax griseus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Griseus 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
19.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1931

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Racoma grisea Pellegrin 1931 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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