Eastern Aegean bleak
📖 Overview
Eastern Aegean bleak (Alburnus demiri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Diagnosed from its congeners by the combination of the following characters: origin of anal fin below branched dorsal-fin ray 7-8; 13-14½ branched anal-fin rays; 18-21 gill rakers; 43-46+3 lateral line scales; ventral keel exposed for 6-9 scales in front of anus; head length 23-26% SL, 1.1-1.2 times in body depth at dorsal-fin origin; predorsal length 57-61% SL; caudal peduncle depth 11% SL, 1.6-1.9 times in its length; caudal peduncle length 18-20% SL; eye diameter 6.4-7.2% SL, 0.97-1.04 times in interorbital distance; body depth at dorsal-fin origin 26-28% SL: faint, dark lateral stripe on body; numerous small tubercles in nuptial males . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern Aegean bleak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eastern Aegean bleak.
🔍 Similar Species
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