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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Anatolichthys Irregularis

Anatolichthys irregularis Yoğurtçuoğlu & Freyhof, 2018
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Anatolichthys Irregularis (Anatolichthys irregularis) 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 irregularis
Authority
Yoğurtçuoğlu & Freyhof, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
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 Irregularis
Anatolichthys irregularis

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by the following characters: males differ from other species of the A. anatoliae group by having irregularly set and shaped dark-brown flank-bars often fused to each other, forming rows of vertically elongated silvery blotches and many small silvery spots or fields of small vermiculation, disconnected from silvery bar interspaces on flank; males differs from males of some other species of the A. anatoliae group by having a wide, dusty grey or black anal-fin margin, often interrupted in small individuals; a narrow, white stripe or a series of white spots on the black dorsal-fin base; and usually some white blotches in the middle of the dorsal fin; females are distinguished by having a vermiculate brown colour pattern, usually with a mid-lateral series of short stripes .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anatolichthys Irregularis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Anatolichthys Irregularis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Anatolichthys Irregularis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 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
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yoğurtçuoğlu & Freyhof, 2018

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