Phoxinus Abanticus
📖 Overview
Phoxinus Abanticus (Phoxinus abanticus), first described by Turan, Bayçelebi, Özuluğ, Gaygusuz & Aksu, 2023 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: scales on the breast in males absent; lateral line scales 60-69; caudal peduncle depth 1.8-2.3 times its length; body depth at dorsal-fin origin 22%-25% SL, mean 23.6; colour pattern in spawning period in males; Z1 brownish with small irregularly shaped blackish spots; Z2 disappeared in the front of the body, slightly distinct in the posterior part of the body; Z3 distinct only in anterior part of body; and Z5 and belly with orange .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phoxinus Abanticus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Phoxinus Abanticus.
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