Mossul bleak
📖 Overview
Mossul bleak (Alburnus mossulensis), first described by Heckel, 1843 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 24.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mossul bleak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alburnus capito | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Alburnus caudimacula | Heckel, 1846-49 | - | Synonym |
| Alburnus iblis | Heckel, 1846-49 | - | Synonym |
| Alburnus megacephalus | Heckel, 1846-49 | - | Synonym |
| Alburnus mossulensis delineatus | Battalgil | 1942 | Heterotypic |
| Alburnus schejtan | Heckel, 1846-49 | - | Synonym |
| Chalcalburnus mossulensis | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus maxillaris | Valenciennes | 1844 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mossul bleak.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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