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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Microstomus

Schizothorax microstomus Hwang, 1982
Max Length
25.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Microstomus (Schizothorax microstomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax microstomus
Authority
Hwang, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
25.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Microstomus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Schizothorax Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Schizothorax Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
25.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hwang, 1982

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