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💧 Freshwater Extinct in the Wild 🌡️ Temperate

Scardinius Racovitzai

Scardinius racovitzai Müller, 1958
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Scardinius Racovitzai (Scardinius racovitzai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. It is assessed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scardinius racovitzai
Authority
Müller, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EW
Max Length
8.5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Can be diagnosed from Scardinius erythrophthalmus by having the following combination of characters: compact body and head, head width 15-17% SL (vs. 13-14), head length 28-31% SL (vs. 24-8) and caudal peduncle depth 1.3-1.7 times in its length (vs. 1.5-2.0) .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scardinius Racovitzai 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct in Wild
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Müller, 1958

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Scardinius Racovitzai.

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