Myxocyprinus asiaticus
| Scientific name | Myxocyprinus asiaticus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1864 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Catostomidae |
| Genus | Myxocyprinus |
Introduction
Myxocyprinus asiaticus is a fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size80 cm
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size80 cm
How to recognize Myxocyprinus asiaticus ?
Myxocyprinus asiaticus measures between 60 and 80 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Myxocyprinus asiaticus is a fish gregarious naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Myxocyprinus asiaticus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
Myxocyprinus asiaticus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
small snakehead
Channidae
To go further
Species of the same family
alabama hog sucker
Catostomidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Where to see this species?
Species of the same family
alabama hog sucker
Catostomidae
Species of the same biotope
small snakehead
Channidae
Scientific partners