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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Schizothorax Heterochilus

Schizothorax heterochilus Ye & Fu, 1986
Max Length
36.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Heterochilus (Schizothorax heterochilus), first described by Ye & Fu, 1986 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 36.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 heterochilus
Authority
Ye & Fu, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Heterochilus 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
36.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ye & Fu, 1986

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