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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Schizothorax Leukus

Schizothorax leukus Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013
Max Length
22.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Leukus (Schizothorax leukus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax leukus
Authority
Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
22.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body without obvious black spots; gill rakers on outer side of the first gill arch 16-20; gill rakers on inner side of the first gill arch 19-22 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Leukus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schizothorax Leukus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schizothorax Leukus is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
22.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yang, Zhen, Chen & Yang, 2013

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