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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus

Sinocyclocheilus macrocephalus Li, 1985
Max Length
20.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus (Sinocyclocheilus macrocephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus macrocephalus
Authority
Li, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
20.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sinocyclocheilus Macrocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
20.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Li, 1985

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