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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Oxynoemacheilus Shehabi

Oxynoemacheilus shehabi Freyhof & Geiger, 2021
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oxynoemacheilus Shehabi (Oxynoemacheilus shehabi), first described by Freyhof & Geiger, 2021 is a fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Oxynoemacheilus shehabi
Authority
Freyhof & Geiger, 2021
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners in the Levant by the following characters: with a complete lateral line; caudal fin deeply emarginatel; caudal peduncle narrow; male individuals with a suborbital groove; pelvic axillary lobe well-developed; flank with 5-7 dark-brown bars Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Shehabi 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Freyhof & Geiger, 2021

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