Ohrid gudgeon
📖 Overview
Ohrid gudgeon (Gobio ohridanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be diagnosed from its congeners in Europe by the possession of the following characters: scales between anus and anal origin 4-5; breast naked between pectorals; scales on lateral line 36-39 + 2-3; eye diameter 1.1-1.5 times in interorbital distance; snout length 40-45% HL; interorbital area markedly concave in individuals larger than about 7 cm SL; 7-10 midlateral blotches, irregularly set and shaped; back with several irregularly-set black blotches, slightly smaller than blotches of midlateral row; dorsal rays with a row of black subdistal spots .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ohrid gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ohrid Gudgeon |
| 🌍CES | hrouzek ohridský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | ohridintörö |
| 🌍MKD | Охридски мренец |
| 🌍SQI | Mrena e Ohrit |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobio gobio ohridana | Karaman | 1924 | Homotypic |
| Gobio gobio ohridanus | Karaman | 1924 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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