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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Schizothorax Nepalensis

Schizothorax nepalensis Terashima, 1984
Max Length
7.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Nepalensis (Schizothorax nepalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax nepalensis
Authority
Terashima, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
7.9 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Schizothorax
Schizothorax
Species
Schizothorax Nepalensis
Schizothorax nepalensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Schizothorax Nepalensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Nepalensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Terashima, 1984

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Nepalensis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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