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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Sinocyclocheilus Altishoulderus

Sinocyclocheilus altishoulderus Li & Lan, 1992
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Altishoulderus (Sinocyclocheilus altishoulderus), first described by Li & Lan, 1992 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus altishoulderus
Authority
Li & Lan, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal soft rays: 5 - 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Altishoulderus 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Li & Lan, 1992

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Sinocyclocheilus Altishoulderus.

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