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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

大眼金线鲃

Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus Zhang & Zhao, 2001
Max Length
4.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

大眼金线鲃 (Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus), first described by Zhang & Zhao, 2001 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.70 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.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus
Authority
Zhang & Zhao, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
4.7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 39. Distinguished from all congeners, but is similar to Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis and Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus, by having no frontlet, scales and complete lateral line .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for 大眼金线鲃 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
4.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zhang & Zhao, 2001

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇨🇳Chinese 大眼金线鲃

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect 大眼金线鲃.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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