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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Adana bleak

Alburnus adanensis Battalgazi, 1944
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adana bleak (Alburnus adanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Alburnus adanensis
Authority
Battalgazi, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Described by the following characteristics: lateral line scales 60-66 (vs. 49-59 in A. kotschyi); scale rows between the lateral line and the dorsal-fin origin 11-14 (vs. 9-11 in A. kotschyi); scale rows between the lateral line and the anal-fin origin 5-6 (vs. 4-6 in A. kotschyi); branched anal-fin rays 10-12 (vs. 9½-11½ in A. kotschyi) .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Adana bleak is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Adana bleak is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Adana bleak is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Battalgazi, 1944

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