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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Kizilirmak sportive loach

Oxynoemacheilus samanticus Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1978
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kizilirmak sportive loach (Oxynoemacheilus samanticus) 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 8.6 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 samanticus
Authority
Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kizilirmak sportive loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kizilirmak sportive loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kizilirmak sportive loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kizilirmak sportive loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm

🌡️ 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
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbatula samantica Bănărescu & Nalbant 1978 Synonym
Orthrias brandti samantica Bănărescu & Nalbant 1978 Synonym
Schistura samantica Bănărescu & Nalbant 1978 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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