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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Apamean spring minnow

Pseudophoxinus maeandri Ladiges, 1960
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apamean spring minnow (Pseudophoxinus maeandri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudophoxinus maeandri
Authority
Ladiges, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 35 - 36.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apamean spring 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; benthopelagic. Temperate; 43°N - 36°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ladiges, 1960

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Apamean Spring Minnow · Ot Baligi
🌍CES slunka isiklinská
🌍TUR Ot bali i · Ot baligi

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
? meandri Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Pararhodeus maeandri Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Phoxinellus maeandri Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Phoxinellus zeregi meandri Ladiges 1960 Synonym
Pseudophoxinus meandri Ladiges 1960 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Apamean spring minnow.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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