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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Schizothorax Zarudnyi

Schizothorax zarudnyi Nikolskii, 1897
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Schizothorax Zarudnyi (Schizothorax zarudnyi), first described by Nikolskii, 1897 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax zarudnyi
Authority
Nikolskii, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5. Pharyngeal teeth: 5.3.2-2.3.5. Body elongate, depth 5.3-20.2 in % of SL.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Schizothorax Zarudnyi 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 = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nikolskii, 1897

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES marinka Zarudného

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aspiostoma zarudnyi Nikolskii 1897 Synonym
Barbus microlepis Keyserling 1861 Heterotypic
Oreinus anjac Fowler & Steinitz 1956 Synonym
Schizopyge zarudny Nikolskii 1897 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Schizothorax Zarudnyi.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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