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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Sinocyclocheilus Huangtianensis

Sinocyclocheilus huangtianensis Zhu, Zhu & Lan, 2011
Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Huangtianensis (Sinocyclocheilus huangtianensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus huangtianensis
Authority
Zhu, Zhu & Lan, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
9.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Similar to Sinocyclocheilus jii, distributed in Hejiang and Sinocyclocheilus guilinensis distributed in Lijiang by having a soft dorsal spine without serration and normal eyes. Differs from these 2 species by the combination of the following characters: 52-59 scales on lateral line; 17-23 scale rows above lateral line; 16-17 scale rows below lateral line; 40-46 scales around caudal peduncle; 9-10 gill rakes; eye diameter/SL 4.3-5.4%; interorbital width/SL 9.2-9.6%; and mouth width/SL 6.0-7.3% .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Huangtianensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sinocyclocheilus Huangtianensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sinocyclocheilus Huangtianensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zhu, Zhu & Lan, 2011

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