Phoxinellus Alepidotus
📖 Overview
Occur in lowland water bodies, with little current . Inhabit streams with clear water and enter subterranean karstic waters during winter or droughts. Spawn in shallower parts of streams where females probably lay 2-3 portions of eggs. Threatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and introduction of exotic species; limited data suggest that its decline in the last 10 years is likely to continue due to water abstraction and introductions of exotic species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Diagnosed from its congeners by having the following characters: body naked, without scales except for lateral line scales; 11-42 pored lateral line scales, ending between pelvic fin origin and anal fin origin; caudal fin moderately forked; mouth subterminal .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phoxinellus Alepidotus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Phoxinellus Alepidotus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Phoxinellus Alepidotus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 47°N - 42°N, 13°E - 19°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chondrostoma reiseri | Steindachner | 1893 | Synonym |
| Paraphoxinus alepidotus | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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