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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Beyşehir minnow

Pseudophoxinus caralis Battalgil, 1942
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Beyşehir minnow (Pseudophoxinus caralis), first described by Battalgil, 1942 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Pseudophoxinus caralis
Authority
Battalgil, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Beyşehir minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Beyşehir minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical central Anatolia, Turkey.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Battalgil, 1942

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Beyşehir minnow.

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