Snowtrout (Schizothorax richardsonii) fish species and information / pictures of Snowtrout - Schizothorax richardsonii

Snowtrout (Schizothorax richardsonii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Schizothorax richardsonii

Common Name
Snowtrout

Biology
Inhabits mountain streams and rivers (Ref. 41236), preferring to live among rocks (Ref. 4832). Herbivore feeding mainly on algae, aquatic plants and detritus (Ref. 6351). Breeds during April and May (Ref. 4832). The flesh of this species is much relished (Ref. 4832).

Classification

Classified By

Gray, 1832

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Carps (Cypriniformes)

Family

Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region

Asia

Distribution

Asia: Himalayan region of India, Sikkim and Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; demersal; 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

60.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 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

Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=2; Fec=30,000)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Vulnerable (VU) (A2acd+3cde+4acde)