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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Sinocyclocheilus Aquihornes

Sinocyclocheilus aquihornes Li & Yang, 2007
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Aquihornes (Sinocyclocheilus aquihornes), first described by Li & Yang, 2007 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus aquihornes
Authority
Li & Yang, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Aquihornes 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li & Yang, 2007

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Sinocyclocheilus Aquihornes.

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