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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Boreal

Alburnus Maximus

Alburnus maximus Fatio, 1882
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Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Boreal
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Alburnus Maximus (Alburnus maximus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Alburnus maximus
Authority
Fatio, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Boreal
Max Length
15.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alburnus Maximus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alburnus Maximus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Boreal

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Boreal
Described By
Fatio, 1882

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Alburnus Maximus.

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