Xie’s golden-lined fish
📖 Overview
Xie’s golden-lined fish (Sinocyclocheilus xiejiahuai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.2 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): 6; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: horn-like structures and indistinct elevation at the head-dorsal junction absent; irregular black markings on the body lateral and scales absent; eyes large, eye diameter 13% of head length; D iii, 6½, last unbranched ray strong, with serrations along posterior margin; P1 i, 13; A iii, 5; P2 i, 7; lateral line pores 74; gill rakers well developed, nine on first gill arch; pectoral fins short, tip not reaching to pelvic-fin origin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xie’s golden-lined fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Xie’s golden-lined fish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Xie’s golden-lined fish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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