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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Tigris chub

Petroleuciscus kurui Bogutskaya, 1995
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tigris chub (Petroleuciscus kurui) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Petroleuciscus kurui
Authority
Bogutskaya, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tigris chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tigris chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tigris chub is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tigris chub is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
60.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bogutskaya, 1995

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Alburnus kurui Bogutskaya 1995 Synonym
Leuciscus kurui Bogutskaya 1995 Synonym
Squalius kurui Bogutskaya 1995 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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