Sinocyclocheilus Yaolanensis
📖 Overview
Sinocyclocheilus Yaolanensis (Sinocyclocheilus yaolanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 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): 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Similar to Sinocyclocheilus donglanensis and Sinocyclocheilus altishoulderus, but distinguished from these two species by having lateral line scales larger than that of body scales (vs. lateral scales equal body scales), 12~14 gill-rakers (vs. 10~12 and 0~12 and 4~5), 3 rows of pharyngeal teeth, 2.3.4/4.3.2 are different with 2.3.5/5.3.2 of Sinocyclocheilus altishoulderus . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sinocyclocheilus Yaolanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sinocyclocheilus Yaolanensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sinocyclocheilus Yaolanensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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