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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Oxynoemacheilus Galilaeus

Oxynoemacheilus galilaeus Günther, 1864
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Galilaeus (Oxynoemacheilus galilaeus) 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 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus galilaeus
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxynoemacheilus Galilaeus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Galilaeus 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; non-migratory. Subtropical endemic to the three freshwater lakes of the Jordan River basin, Lakes Tiberias, Hula and Muzairib, although only found in the Muzairib in recent years.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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