Alburnus Volviticus
📖 Overview
Alburnus Volviticus (Alburnus volviticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from other species of shemayas and Turkey by the combination of the following characters: origin of anal fin about 1½ -2½ scales behind dorsal-fin base; anal fin with 14-16½ branched rays; gill rakers 25-31; length of gill raker at angle between upper and lower limbs of first gill arch 60-90% of opposite inner gill filament; lateral line scales 56-66+4; ventral keel exposed for 5-8 scales in front of anus; head length 22-24% SL; predorsal length 53-57% SL; caudal peduncle depth 1.8-2.4 times in its length; eye diameter 5.4-7.3% SL, 1.0-1.3 times in interorbital distance; interorbital distance 6.0-7.3% SL; no faint, dark midlateral stripe; and numerous small tubercles in nuptial males . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alburnus Volviticus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 23 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Alburnus Volviticus.
🔍 Similar Species
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