| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
| Max. size: |
70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 12 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Basins of Lake Balkhash, Tarim and Lake Issykul (Ref. 1441); and Ili river, Xijiang Autonomous Region, China (Ref. 33800). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In Issyk-kul proper, spawning occurs over stony bottom, from May until mid July. Captured by fishermen during spring until autumn near the shore. Enters the tributaries of the Issyk-kul in spring, at the end of April and the beginning of May (Ref. 1441). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 March 2020 (B2ab(ii); D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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