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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Ceyhan sportive loach

Oxynoemacheilus evreni Akan, Nalbant & Özeren, 2007
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ceyhan sportive loach (Oxynoemacheilus evreni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus evreni
Authority
Akan, Nalbant & Özeren, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ceyhan sportive 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; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Akan, Nalbant & Özeren, 2007

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