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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Systomus Immaculatus

Systomus immaculatus McClelland, 1839
Max Length
19.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Systomus Immaculatus (Systomus immaculatus), first described by McClelland, 1839 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 19.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Systomus immaculatus
Authority
McClelland, 1839
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
19.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Systomus Immaculatus 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±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
19.3cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McClelland, 1839

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Systomus Immaculatus.

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