Iran Cat
📖 Overview
Iran Cat (Glyptothorax kurdistanicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sisoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Iran Cat is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Iran Cat is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Iran Cat is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Iran Cat · Kordestan Catfish · Kurdistani torrent catfish · Mesopotamian Sucker Catfish · Mesopotamian Sucking Catfish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | سلور كردستاني · سلور مصاص بلاد ما بين النهرين · قط أيراني |
| 🌍CES | sisora kurdistánská |
| 🌍FAS | Gorbeh Mahi Kordestan |
| 🌍TUR | Vantuzlu yayın balığı |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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