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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Transcaspian marinka

Schizothorax pelzami Kessler, 1870
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schizothorax pelzami
Authority
Kessler, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Water Temp
10–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Transcaspian marinka is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Transcaspian marinka is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Transcaspian marinka is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Transcaspian marinka is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
10–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1870

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