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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Izmir nase

Chondrostoma holmwoodii Boulenger, 1896
Max Length
28.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in rivers and in water courses on low plains, with little current. Is threatened due to pollution .

Scientific Name
Chondrostoma holmwoodii
Authority
Boulenger, 1896
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
28.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Izmir nase is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Izmir nase 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
28.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Boulenger, 1896

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Eastern Aegean nase · Izmir nase
🌍CES ostroretka Holmwoodova
🇫🇮Finnish izmirinnokkasärki

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Capoeta holmwoodii Boulenger 1896 Synonym
Varicorhinus holmwoodii Boulenger 1896 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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