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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Georgian shemaya

Alburnus derjugini Berg, 1923
Max Length
10.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Georgian shemaya (Alburnus derjugini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Alburnus derjugini
Authority
Berg, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Georgian shemaya is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Georgian shemaya is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Georgian shemaya is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Georgian shemaya is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
10.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Berg, 1923

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