Ohrid minnow
📖 Overview
Ohrid minnow (Pelasgus minutus), first described by Karaman, 1924 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 6 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ohrid minnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ohrid minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ohrid minnow |
| 🌍CES | slunka drobná |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | albanianmutu |
| 🌍MKD | Охридско грунче |
| 🌍SRP | Primorska gavica |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraphoxinus minutus | Karaman | 1924 | Homotypic |
| Phoxinellus minutus | Karaman | 1924 | Synonym |
| Phoxinellus stimphalicus montenigrinus | Karaman | 1972 | Synonym |
| Pseudophoxinus minutus | Karaman | 1924 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ohrid minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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