Pseudophoxinus Punicus

📖 Overview

Pseudophoxinus Punicus (Pseudophoxinus punicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Dorsal fin origin situated in the middle of the space between pelvic-fin origin and anal-fin origin, its superior border straight or convex, and with 3 unbranched and 7 to 8 branched rays. Anal fin with concave inferior border, not reaching the caudal fin, and with 3 unbranched and 10 to 11 branched rays. Pelvic fin, not reaching anal-fin origin, with 2 unbranched and 6 to 7 branched rays. Pectoral fin pointed and reaching pelvic fin . Scales: 60-72 lateral-line scales, 14-16 above lateral line, 4-6 between lateral line and pelvic fin; 26 around caudal peduncle. The lateral line is complete, follows a ventral line and is median situated at the end of the caudal peduncle . It is olive-colored on the dorsal side, silvery on the flanks and ventral side, with a black lateral band . Dorsal and caudal fin grey-colored .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudophoxinus Punicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 40°N - 30°N

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Pseudophoxinus Punicus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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