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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Kuschakewitsch loach

Iskandaria kuschakewitschi Herzenstein, 1890
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kuschakewitsch loach (Iskandaria kuschakewitschi), first described by Herzenstein, 1890 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 14.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Iskandaria kuschakewitschi
Authority
Herzenstein, 1890
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Water Temp
10–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Iskandaria
Iskandaria
Species
Kuschakewitsch loach
Iskandaria kuschakewitschi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kuschakewitsch loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kuschakewitsch loach 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; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: 5 - 15. Temperate; 10°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
10–20°C
pH Range
6.8–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Herzenstein, 1890

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