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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Alburnus Thessalicus

Alburnus thessalicus Stephanidis, 1950
Max Length
15.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Alburnus Thessalicus (Alburnus thessalicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.5 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 thessalicus
Authority
Stephanidis, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosed from congeners in Balkan Peninsula by having the following characters: origin of anal fin below branched dorsal ray 4-7; lateral line with 49+ 2-3 scales; anal fin with 14-17½ branched rays; 18-25 gill rakers; ventral keel exposed for 8-12 scales in front of anus; caudal peduncle depth 1.7-2.1 times in its length; lacking or only faint dark lateral stripe (more distinct in preserved individuals) .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alburnus Thessalicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alburnus Thessalicus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Alburnus Thessalicus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Stephanidis, 1950

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