Fat spring minnow
📖 Overview
Fat spring minnow (Pseudophoxinus crassus), first described by Ladiges, 1960 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 19.80 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 40.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fat spring minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 43°N - 38°N central Anatolia, Turkey.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fat Spring Minnow |
| 🌍CES | slunka tlustá |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Fat spring minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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