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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinibrama Longianalis

Sinibrama longianalis Xie, Xie & Zhang, 2003
Max Length
17.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinibrama Longianalis (Sinibrama longianalis), first described by Xie, Xie & Zhang, 2003 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Sinibrama longianalis
Authority
Xie, Xie & Zhang, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Can be distinguished from all other congeners by having the following combination of character: last simple dorsal-fin ray well-ossified; a snout shorter than eye diameter; lateral line scales 56-64; circumpeduncular scales 18-21; eye diameter 27.1-31.6% HL; anal fin with 24-28 branched rays; originating opposite to or slightly in advance of posterior end of dorsal-fin base, basal length 27.0-31.1% SL; pectoral fin reaching to or slightly beyond pelvic-fin insertion .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinibrama Longianalis 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
17.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Xie, Xie & Zhang, 2003

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