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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🍽️ Edible 🐠 Aquarium

Schizothorax Macropogon

Schizothorax macropogon Regan, 1905
Max Length
53.8 cm
Max Weight
1.7 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mature adults undertake spawning migration to incoming streams where they breed amidst gravel and sandy beds . Herbivore, feeding on bottom detritus .

Scientific Name
Schizothorax macropogon
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
53.8 cm
Max Weight
1.7 kg
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Macropogon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn Location
Gravel

Mature adults undertake spawning migration to incoming streams where they breed amidst gravel and sandy beds .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Herbivore
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
53.8cm
Max Weight
1,700g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Described By
Regan, 1905

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Schizothorax Macropogon is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Schizothorax Macropogon has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact
✓ Sustainable Choice

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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