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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus

Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus Shen et al., 2000
Max Length
17.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus (Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus
Authority
Shen et al., 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
17.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Sinocyclocheilus
Sinocyclocheilus
Species
Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus
Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sinocyclocheilus Macroscalus 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
17.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Shen et al., 2000

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis Li 1992 Heterotypic

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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