Hittitic spring minnow
📖 Overview
Hittitic spring minnow (Pseudophoxinus hittitorum), first described by Freyhof & Özuluğ, 2010 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 39. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hittitic spring minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical central Anatolia, Turkey.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hittitic spring minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
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