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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Amu-Darya stone loach

Nemacheilus oxianus Kessler, 1877
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Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Amu-Darya stone loach (Nemacheilus oxianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Nemacheilus oxianus
Authority
Kessler, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Water Temp
10–18 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amu-Darya stone loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amu-Darya stone 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 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15. Temperate; 10°C - 18°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
10–18°C
pH Range
6.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1877

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