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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

犀角金线鲅

Sinocyclocheilus rhinocerous Li & Tao, 1994
Max Length
9.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

犀角金线鲅 (Sinocyclocheilus rhinocerous), first described by Li & Tao, 1994 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus rhinocerous
Authority
Li & Tao, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for 犀角金线鲅 is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for 犀角金线鲅 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li & Tao, 1994

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇨🇳Chinese 犀角金线鲃 · 犀角金线鲅

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect 犀角金线鲅.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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