Oxynoemacheilus Sarali
📖 Overview
Oxynoemacheilus Sarali (Oxynoemacheilus sarali), first described by Turan, Kocabaş & Aksu, 2025 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 35 - 38. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: the mouth shape and structure, an incomplete lateral line; 9-13 greyish narrow bars on flank; a longer dorsal adipose crest on caudal peduncle, length 19-28% SL; a very slightly distinct incision on upper lip; a slightly developed a pelvic auxiliary, fully attached body; absence of suborbital grove or flap in males; a deeper caudal peduncle, length 1.1-1.3; a longer dorsal-fin base, length 16-19% SL; a shorter distance between pelvic-fin origin and anal-fin origin, length 20-24% SL; a slightly emarginated or truncate caudal-fin; and the presence small black dots on upper lip .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Sarali is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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