Onaç spring minnow
📖 Overview
Onaç spring minnow (Pseudophoxinus ninae), first described by Freyhof & Özulug, 2006 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.50 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 Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 36. Preoperculomandibular sensory canal is without connection to infraorbital canal . Pelvic-fin origin is 3-5 scales in front of dorsal-fin origin; pelvic fins are short, not reaching to anus . Lateral line is incomplete, reaching to vertical of tip of pectoral fin or to vertical of anal-fin base, perforating 7-30 scales . It has 46-52 + 2-3 scales in lateral series . There is no scaled keel between posterior pelvic-fin base and anus . A faint and diffuse epidermal black stripe is present from eye to caudal-fin base in live and preserved individuals .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onaç spring minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Onaç spring minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
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