Altai osman
📖 Overview
Altai osman (Oreoleuciscus potanini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 100 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Altai osman is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Altai osman is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Altai osman is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Altai osman is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 10°C - 20°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Altai osman · Potanin's Altai Osman |
| 🌍CES | osman altajský |
| 🇩🇪German | Altai-Osman |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Алтайский осман Потанина |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chondrostoma potanini | Kessler | 1879 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus pewzowi | Herzenstein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus choerocephalus | Warpachowski | 1889 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus gracilis | Warpachowski | 1889 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus herzensteini | Warpachowski | 1889 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus ignatowi | Nikolskii | 1902 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus pewzowi | Herzenstein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus potanini recurviceps | Warpachowski | 1889 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus similis | Warpachowski | 1889 | Synonym |
| Oreoleuciscus warpachowskii | Dulmaa | 1999 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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