Sinocyclocheilus Wanlanensis
📖 Overview
Sinocyclocheilus Wanlanensis (Sinocyclocheilus wanlanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: absence of horn-like structure; absence of eyes or degenerated into dark spots; a distinct nuchal hump; predorsal profile distinctly arched; tip of adpressed rostral barbel extending posteriorly not reaching vertical through anterior margin of sunken eye or dark spot; tip of pelvic-fin rays reaching anus when pelvic-fin rays extended backward; a distinct head shape protruding forward, resembling a duck’s beak; body scaleless; in life, body light golden brown; lateral line pores 41-45; and gill rakers well developed, 9 on first gill arch .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Wanlanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sinocyclocheilus Wanlanensis.
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