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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Tefenni minnow

Chondrostoma fahirae Ladiges, 1960
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tefenni minnow (Chondrostoma fahirae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chondrostoma fahirae
Authority
Ladiges, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tefenni minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tefenni minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tefenni minnow is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tefenni minnow is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate known only from Kirkpinar Spring near Tefenni.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ladiges, 1960

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Phoxinellus fahirae Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Phoxinellus zeregi fahirae Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Pseudophoxinus fahirae Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Telestes fahirae Ladiges 1960 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .

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