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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schizothorax Heteri

Schizothorax heteri Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013
Max Length
17.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Heteri (Schizothorax heteri), first described by Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax heteri
Authority
Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
17.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body without obvious black spots; gill rakers on outer side of the first gill arch 11-16; gill rakers on inner side of the first gill arch 16-21 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Heteri 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
17.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Heteri.

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