Pseudophoxinus Galilaeus
📖 Overview
Pseudophoxinus Galilaeus (Pseudophoxinus galilaeus), first described by Farkash, 2025 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 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): 7 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 39-44 longitudinal scale series along the body; 13-17 pored lateral line scales; 20-23 predorsal scales; and 4-5 gill rakers on the lower limb of the first gill arch (with 2-3 rudimentary rakers at the rear) and 30-32 vertebrae .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudophoxinus Galilaeus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudophoxinus Galilaeus.
🔍 Similar Species
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