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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Sabanejewia Bulgarica

Sabanejewia bulgarica Drensky, 1928
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in large lowland rivers, usually in deep water . Spawning takes place in Danube River and in mouths of some tributaries .

Scientific Name
Sabanejewia bulgarica
Authority
Drensky, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Water Temp
5–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Presence of a midlateral row of 4-9 (rarely up to 10) dark blotches along flank. Ventral adipose crest on caudal peduncle absent or less developed than dorsal one. Absence of small spots row directly below midlateral blotches. Dorsal origin above pelvic origin. Interspaces between midlateral blotches without dark pigmentation. Body above midlateral blotches with a few dark spots or unpigmented altogether. 5-8 (rarely up to 10) dorsal blotches. Body depth 16.5-20.0% SL.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sabanejewia Bulgarica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sabanejewia Bulgarica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sabanejewia Bulgarica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 5°C - 20°C ; 47°N - 43°N, 22°E - 30°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
5–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Drensky, 1928

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