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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Yunnanensis

Schizothorax yunnanensis Norman, 1923
Max Length
44.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
27 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Yunnanensis (Schizothorax yunnanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax yunnanensis
Authority
Norman, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
44.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Yunnanensis 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
44.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Norman, 1923

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