Sinocyclocheilus Guiyang
📖 Overview
Sinocyclocheilus Guiyang (Sinocyclocheilus guiyang) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 36. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: tip of maxillary barbel not reaching to posterior edge of preoperculum; absence of horn-like structure in forehead; absence or high reduction of eye; pectoral fin not significantly extending beyond base of pelvic fin; gill rakers 10; lateral-line scale 45-47; presence of degenerated body scales above and below lateral line; absence of black blotches on the body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Guiyang is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sinocyclocheilus Guiyang.
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