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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Anatolian loach

Seminemacheilus lendlii Hankó, 1925
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Anatolian loach (Seminemacheilus lendlii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Seminemacheilus lendlii
Authority
Hankó, 1925
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Anatolian loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anatolian loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hankó, 1925

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Northern pond loach
🌍CES mřenka Lendlova

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemacheilus lendlii Hankó 1925 Synonym
Nemachilus lendlii Hankó 1925 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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