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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Orontes minnow

Pseudophoxinus kervillei Pellegrin, 1911
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

In slow-moving or still water amidst stones and vegetation. Feeds on algae and aquatic invertebrates. Spawns between February and April .

Scientific Name
Pseudophoxinus kervillei
Authority
Pellegrin, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orontes minnow is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orontes minnow is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orontes minnow is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orontes minnow is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical central and northern part of the Jordan River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.25
Food Items

algae and aquatic invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pararhodeus kervillei Pellegrin 1911 Synonym
Phoxinellus kervillei Pellegrin 1911 Synonym
Phoxinellus rutiloides Tortonese 1939 Synonym
Phoxinellus zeregi kervillei Pellegrin 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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