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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Carasobarbus Saadatii

Carasobarbus saadatii Roudbar, Kaya, Vatandoust & Ghanavi, 2024
Max Length
18.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

This species is usually found in the deeper parts of rivers and dam reservoirs, where water flow are slower and with ample vegetation and cover. During the summer months, it swims into faster-flowing waters as well, likely due to warming water temperatures in their typical habitat. It prefers areas along the banks and around islands where tree roots and aquatic plants are available which allows it to forage while remaining hidden among the vegetation to avoid predators. It appears to be most abundant in the middle and lower Karun. Associated species include Luciobarbus barbulus, Capoeta aculeate, Garra rufa, Chondrostoma regium, Alburnus sellal, Squalius lepidus, Squalius berak and Glyptothorax cous .

Scientific Name
Carasobarbus saadatii
Authority
Roudbar, Kaya, Vatandoust & Ghanavi, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
18.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by the following characters: lateral line scales 38-40; with two pairs of barbels; a well-developed median lobe on the lower lip .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Carasobarbus Saadatii 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
18.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roudbar, Kaya, Vatandoust & Ghanavi, 2024

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Carasobarbus Saadatii.

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