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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Mesopotamian minnow

Barilius mesopotamicus Berg, 1932
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mesopotamian minnow is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Barilius mesopotamicus
Authority
Berg, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Barilius
Barilius
Species
Mesopotamian minnow
Barilius mesopotamicus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13. Has incomplete lateral line, single pair of barbels (rostral), pharyngeal teeth on two rows.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mesopotamian minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mesopotamian minnow is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mesopotamian minnow is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Berg, 1932

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Mesopotamian barilius · Mesopotamian minnow
🇸🇦Arabic منوة بلاد ما بين النهرين
🌍CES parmička gavinská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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