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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

Iznik shemaya

Alburnus nicaeensis Battalgil, 1941
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Iznik shemaya (Alburnus nicaeensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Alburnus nicaeensis
Authority
Battalgil, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Iznik shemaya is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iznik shemaya is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Iznik shemaya is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Iznik 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
14.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Battalgil, 1941

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