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Ecology of Luciobarbus brachycephalus
 
Main Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
Remarks Feeds primarily on insects and plants (Ref. 9037). Does not feed while migrating upstream. At spawning sites, starts to feed again, mainly on insects, juveniles of other fishes, rarely on algae, seeds and other plant material (Ref. 59043).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Luciobarbus brachycephalus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.85 0.35
From individual food items
Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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