Cobitis Jadovaensis
📖 Overview
Cobitis Jadovaensis (Cobitis jadovaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: with a single triangular with roundish outer border Canestrini scale on the pectoral fins of males; branched rays usually 6 1/2 for anal fin, 7 1/2 dorsal fin, 15 caudal fin and 10 pectoral fin; a small dark oblique spot located in the upper half of the caudal fin base, pigmentation in deeper layer not pronounced and irregular in shape; whole body is covered with small, yet clearly visible, scales .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cobitis Jadovaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate endemic to Croatia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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