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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Phoxinus Steindachneri

Phoxinus steindachneri Sauvage, 1883
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Phoxinus Steindachneri (Phoxinus steindachneri), first described by Sauvage, 1883 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.90 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.

Scientific Name
Phoxinus steindachneri
Authority
Sauvage, 1883
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phoxinus Steindachneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phoxinus Steindachneri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Sauvage, 1883

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Phoxinus Steindachneri.

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