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Etymology: Schizothorax: Greek, schizein = to divide * Greek, thorax = breast (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
Asia: China.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm OT male/unsexed; (Ref. 26563)
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
Inhabits mountain streams (Ref. 26563). Length type refers to body length (Ref. 26563).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Hwang, H.C., I.Y. Chen and P.C. Yueh, 1988. The freshwater fishes of China in colored illustrations. Vol. 2. Shanghai Sciences and Technology Press, Shanghai, China. 201 p. (Ref. 26563)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial
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