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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Kunar snowtrout

Schizothorax labiatus McClelland, 1842
Max Length
38.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kunar snowtrout (Schizothorax labiatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax labiatus
Authority
McClelland, 1842
Habitat
Freshwater
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
38.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Water Temp
10–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kunar snowtrout 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. High altitude; 10°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
38.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
10–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Described By
McClelland, 1842

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Racoma chrysochlora McClelland 1842 Synonym
Racoma labiatus McClelland 1842 Synonym
Schizothoraichthys chrysochlora McClelland 1842 Synonym
Schizothoraichthys labiatus McClelland 1842 Synonym
Schizothorax chrysochlora McClelland 1842 Synonym
Schizothorax ladacensis Zugmayer 1909 Synonym
Schizothorax ritchianus McClelland & Griffith 1842 Synonym
Schizothorax ritchieana McClelland & Griffith 1842 Synonym
Schizothorax tibetanus Zugmayer 1909 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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