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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Oxynoemacheilus Persa

Oxynoemacheilus persa Heckel, 1847
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Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Persa (Oxynoemacheilus persa), first described by Heckel, 1847 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus persa
Authority
Heckel, 1847
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxynoemacheilus Persa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Persa 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
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1847

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