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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Oxynoemacheilus Elsae

Oxynoemacheilus elsae Eagderi, Jalili & Çiçek, 2018
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

This species is usually found in fast flowing parts of rivers with cobble substance. It is associated with the following species: Alburnus atropatenae, Barbus cyri, Carassius gibelio, Capoeta capoeta, Hemiculter leucisculus, Pseudorasbora parva, Rhinogobius similis, Rhodeus amarus, Romanogobio macropterus and Squalius turcicus .

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus elsae
Authority
Eagderi, Jalili & Çiçek, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: flank with elliptical pale brown blotches on the lateral line thata are sometimes fused to posterior saddles or plain brawn with mottled pattern; with longer dorsal and anal-fin bases; wider caudal peduncle; a complete lateral line; pores 3 central and 4 lateral in the supra-temporal canal; lower lip thick with a deep median interruption .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Elsae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Oxynoemacheilus Elsae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Oxynoemacheilus Elsae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eagderi, Jalili & Çiçek, 2018

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