Alburnus Danubicus
📖 Overview
Alburnus Danubicus (Alburnus danubicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be distinguished from all congeners by having 17-20½ branched anal-fin rays and 68-70 total lateral line scales . Diagnosed from congeners in Black Sea basin by its anal fin origin about 1½ -2½ scales behind base of last dorsal ray, lateral line with 63-64 + 4 scale, and anal fin with 17-20½ branched rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alburnus Danubicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Alburnus Danubicus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Alburnus Danubicus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate known only from two records in 1909 and 1943.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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