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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

Chondrostoma Scodrense

Chondrostoma scodrense Elvira, 1987
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chondrostoma Scodrense (Chondrostoma scodrense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chondrostoma scodrense
Authority
Elvira, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
13.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosed from congeners in Balkan Peninsula by the following characters: strongly arched mouth, lower lip with thin but well developed cornified sheath; scales on lateral line 51-59; ½8/1/4 scales in transverse row between dorsal-fin and pelvic-fin origins; dorsal fin with 8-9½ branched rays; anal fin with 9-10½ branched rays; and 14-17 gill rakers .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chondrostoma Scodrense 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. Subtropical; 43°N - 42°N, 19°E - 20°E Known only from museum specimens collected in 1881.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Elvira, 1987

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Chondrostoma Scodrense.

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