Oxynoemacheilus Zagrosensis
📖 Overview
Oxynoemacheilus Zagrosensis (Oxynoemacheilus zagrosensis), first described by Kamangar, Prokofiev, Ghaderi & Nalbant, 2014 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.10 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. Dorsal fin usually with 8 branched rays; complete lateral-line; feebly developed adipose crests on the caudal peduncle; bony air-bladder capsule having moderately small and laterally directed posterior processes; a robust, deep and humped body; and a reticulated color pattern confluent to the wavy transverse bands, most distinctively developed posteriorly .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxynoemacheilus Zagrosensis 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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