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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinocyclocheilus Pingchowensis

Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis Zeng & Zhou, 2026
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Pingchowensis (Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis
Authority
Zeng & Zhou, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
9.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: normal eyes; 5-6 scale rows below lateral line; normal scales not embedded beneath the skin; length of the shortest branched caudal fin more than half of the longest; lateral-line scales (48-54); head (width 12.6-15.3%SL); branched pelvic-fin rays (7); and posterior angle of the gill opening horizontal to the centre of the eyes .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Pingchowensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sinocyclocheilus Pingchowensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sinocyclocheilus Pingchowensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm

🌡️ 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
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Zeng & Zhou, 2026

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