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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Mursa

Luciobarbus mursa Güldenstädt, 1773
Max Length
39.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mursa (Luciobarbus mursa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Luciobarbus mursa
Authority
Güldenstädt, 1773
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
39.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mursa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mursa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mursa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mursa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
39.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Güldenstädt, 1773

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Mursa
🇷🇺Russian Мурца

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus dageti Fowler 1958 Synonym
Barbus kessleri Steindachner 1866 Synonym
Barbus microphthalmus Sauvage 1879 Synonym
Barbus mursa Güldenstädt 1773 Synonym
Barbus mursoides Kessler 1877 Synonym
Cyprinus mursa Güldenstädt 1773 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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