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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Anatolichthys Fontinalis

Anatolichthys fontinalis Akşiray, 1948
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Anatolichthys Fontinalis (Anatolichthys fontinalis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Anatolichthys fontinalis
Authority
Akşiray, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Anatolichthys
Anatolichthys
Species
Anatolichthys Fontinalis
Anatolichthys fontinalis

🐟 Physical Description

This fish is distinguished from its congenerss by having a wide black anal-fin margin in males (vs. narrow in anatoliae, maeandricus, meridionalis, danfordii, marassantensis, villwocki) and with body being completely covered by scales (vs. scales reduced in transgrediens, saldae, splendens, sureyanus) .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anatolichthys Fontinalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Anatolichthys Fontinalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Anatolichthys Fontinalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Akşiray, 1948

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