Phylum Chordata | Rank Species | |
Scientific name Schizopygopsis younghusbandi Similar Cypriniformes, False osman, Gymnocypris, Schizothorax, Triplophysa | ||
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi is a species of ray-finned fish endemic to Tibet. It occurs in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (=upper Brahmaputra) drainage and in endorheic lakes in its vicinity. Schizopygopsis younghusbandi grows to 18.5 cm (7.3 in) SL.
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Several species and subspecies are currently considered as junior synonyms of Schizopygopsis younghusbandi. The taxonomic status of these should be re-examined as they might be distinct species.
Habitat and ecology
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi inhabits swift rivers with a rocky substrate, and mountain lakes. It is locally common.
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi has been found to be the prey species that contributed most to the diet of Oxygymnocypris stewartii, a large predatory cyprinid. On average, Schizopygopsis younghusbandi made 59% of Oxygymnocypris stewartii stomach content weight, more so among larger individuals than smaller ones.
Fishery
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi is heavily used as a food fish and is among the most important commercial species in the area.