Narrow-headed Altai osman
📖 Overview
Apparently similar to other piscivirous form of Altai osman with individuals having a long life duration (more than 40 years); reaching maturity at 8-9 years at body length of 20-24 cm. The young feed on plankton with fish as predominant food in the diet of the adults. Spawning occurs in May and June, with eggs laid on the sand, pebble, vegetation (spawning time and place partly coincide with O. potanini .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Narrow-headed Altai osman is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Narrow-headed Altai osman is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate endemic to Mongolia.
🌿 Ecology
plankton with fish as predominant food in the diet of the adults
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Narrow-headed Altai osman.
🔍 Similar Species
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