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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Spinibarbus Sinensis

Spinibarbus sinensis Bleeker, 1871
Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
2.9 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Spinibarbus Sinensis (Spinibarbus sinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 61 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Spinibarbus sinensis
Authority
Bleeker, 1871
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
2.9 kg
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spinibarbus Sinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spinibarbus Sinensis 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
2.6±0.27

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
61cm
Max Weight
2,900g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1871

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇵🇹Portuguese Carpa-torrente
🇨🇳Chinese 中华倒刺鲃

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbodes sinensis Bleeker 1871 Synonym
Barbus sinensis Bleeker 1871 Synonym
Mystacoleucus sinensis Bleeker 1871 Synonym
Poropuntius sinensis Bleeker 1871 Synonym
Puntius sinensis Bleeker 1871 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Spinibarbus Sinensis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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