Orontes bleak
📖 Overview
Orontes bleak (Alburnus orontis), first described by Sauvage, 1882 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Orontes bleak is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orontes bleak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Orontes bleak · Orontes spotted bleak |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | سمك العاصي الأبيض |
| 🌍CES | ouklej syrská |
| 🌍EST | Orontese viidikas |
| 🌍TUR | inci baligi |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orontes bleak.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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