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Etymology: Schizopygopsis: Greek, schizein = to divide + Greek, pyge = tail + Greek, opsis = appearance (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Lieutenant Mikhail Alexandrovich Pylzow (d: 1850) was a Russian explorer in Central Asia. He took part in Przewalski’s expedition to Mongolia (1870–1873) during which the holotype was collected. A reptile and a bird are also named after him. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
Asia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 33.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 124709); max. published weight: 465.00 g (Ref. 124709)
Inhabits rivers. Length type refers to body length.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Huang, H. et al., 1987. The freshwater fishes of China in coloured illustrations. The freshwater fishes of China in coloured illustrations. (Ref. 9671)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial
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