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Predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chanodichthys erythropterus

Common Name
Predatory carp

Biology
Inhabit rivers and lakes. Feed on insects, crustaceans and smaller fishes.

Classification

Classified By
Basilewsky, 1855
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
3 m
Depth To - meters
20 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 20 m (Ref. 6898)
Trophic Level
3.06 s.e. 0.18 Based on diet studies.
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
102 cm
Common Length
47.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5312 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial
Vulnerability
High to very high vulnerability (65 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.12-0.13)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated