Oxynoemacheilus Kottelati
📖 Overview
Oxynoemacheilus Kottelati (Oxynoemacheilus kottelati) 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 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from other species in the Aegean and adjacent basins by the following set of characters: body with a marbled pattern (vs. more or less irregularly shaped dark brown or pale brown blocks or bars on the flank in O. germencicus, O. theophilii, O. eliasi, O. simavicus, O. fatmae, O. angorae); with a deeper caudal peduncle, its depth 1.0-1.3 in its length (vs. 1.3-2.2, except O. theophilii); wider interorbital distance, 28-36% HL (vs. 20-28, except O. germencicus, O. angorae); differs from O. marmaraensis by the presence of an axillary lobe at the base of the pelvic fin (vs. absent) and has a narrower median incision in the upper lip .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Kottelati is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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