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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinocyclocheilus Wui

Sinocyclocheilus wui Li & Li, 2013
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sinocyclocheilus Wui (Sinocyclocheilus wui) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Sinocyclocheilus wui
Authority
Li & Li, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 7. Distinguished from its congeners in having the following characters: 79-81 lateral line scales; 7 gill rakers; caudal peduncle depth 1.83 times in its length; caudal-fin rays i.14-15.i; and pelvic-fin rays i.16-17.i .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Wui 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
15cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li & Li, 2013

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Sinocyclocheilus Wui.

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