Scaly osman (Diptychus maculatus) fish species and information / pictures of Scaly osman - Diptychus maculatus

Scaly osman (Diptychus maculatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Diptychus maculatus

Common Name
Scaly osman

Biology
Occurs mainly in rocky, mountainous streams and lakes (Ref. 4832). Found in rivers with swift currents (Ref. 1441). Feed on benthic plants which are attached on rocks and stones and on associated benthic invertebrates (Ref. 40974).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1866
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Pakistan, India, China (Tibet) and Nepal. Also former USSR (Ref. 1441).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
70.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
High to very high vulnerability (67 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=7)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated