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Hardhead (Mylopharodon conocephalus) fish species and information / pictures of Hardhead - Mylopharodon conocephalus
Hardhead (Mylopharodon conocephalus) fish species information
Scientific Name
Mylopharodon conocephalus
Common Name
Hardhead
Biology
Inhabits deep, rocky and sandy pools of small to large rivers.
Classification
Classified By
Baird & Girard, 1854
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)
Distribution
Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Sacramento-San Joaquin and Russian River drainages in California, USA.
Range
42°N - 36°N
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
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
Trophic Level
2.76 s.e. 0.32 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
100.0
cm
Common Length
35.0
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High to very high vulnerability (68 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated