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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Iran Cat

Glyptothorax kurdistanicus (Berg, 1931)
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 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.

Scientific Name
Glyptothorax kurdistanicus
Authority
(Berg, 1931)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Iran Cat is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iran Cat is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Iran Cat is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
(Berg, 1931)

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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