Burdur loach
📖 Overview
Burdur loach (Oxynoemacheilus anatolicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from other species of the genus by dorsal fin with 5 and 7 branched rays; pectoral fin with 8 branched rays, length of pectoral fin, caudal fin with 18 branched rays, body and head shape, depth of the head, body and caudal peduncle, coloration of the body with very small irregular spots furnished by rings in the fresh material.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Burdur loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 37°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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