Schizopygopsis younghusbandi
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S. younghusbandi
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| Schizopygopsis younghusbandi Regan, 1905
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Schizopygopsis younghusbandi is a species of ray-finned fish endemic to Tibet.[2] It occurs in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (=upper Brahmaputra) drainage and in endorheic lakes in its vicinity.[1] Schizopygopsis younghusbandi grows to 18.5 cm (7.3 in) SL.[2]
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.[1]
Habitat and ecology
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi inhabits swift rivers with a rocky substrate, and mountain lakes. It is locally common.[1]
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.[3]
Fishery
Schizopygopsis younghusbandi is heavily used as a food fish and is among the most important commercial species in the area.[1]
