Schizothorax beipanensis

The Schizothorax beipanensis lives in the pelagic, freshwater, depth range 0 - 3 m environment.

Schizothorax beipanensis is found in southern China where it inhabits the Beipan River drainage, a part of the Pearl River drainage. More

Schizothorax beipanensis is distinguished from S. griseus by the absence (vs. presence) of scales on the thorax in mature individuals; absence (vs. presence) of black spots on side of body; and having the maxillary barbel 58.5-120.1% SL (vs. 33.4-93.7% SL). More

Schizothorax beipanensis and Schizothorax heterophysallidos, which live in the Beipan River and Nanpan River in Souther China respectively. More

Schizothorax beipanensis has been found in slow-flowing deep pools and clear, fast-flowing rivers, with substrates ranging from mud, sand and rocks to sand, pebbles and boulders. More

Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Genus : Schizothorax
Species : Schizothorax beipanensis
Authority : Yang, Chen & Yang,2009