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Chinese lizard gudgeon (Saurogobio dabryi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Saurogobio dabryi

Common Name
Chinese lizard gudgeon

Biology
Inhabits rivers and lakes (Ref. 26334).

Classification

Classified By
Bleeker, 1871
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Europe and Asia
Distribution
Europe and Asia: Amur basin to Xi Jiang [Pearl River]; Mongolia and Korea.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
12 °C
Water Temperature To
22 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.85 s.e. 0.33 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
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
24.3 cm
Common Length
14.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5078 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries:
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated