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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Sureyan killifish

Anatolichthys sureyanus Neu, 1937
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sureyan killifish (Anatolichthys sureyanus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Anatolichthys sureyanus
Authority
Neu, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
12–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Anatolichthys
Anatolichthys
Species
Sureyan killifish
Anatolichthys sureyanus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sureyan killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sureyan killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Temperate; 12°C - 26°C Central Turkey.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
12–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Neu, 1937

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