Squalius Albus
📖 Overview
Squalius Albus (Squalius albus), first described by Bonaparte, 1838 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from its congeners in Apennine Peninsula by the following characters: body depth 19-23% SL; snout pointed; dorsal fin with 8½ branched rays; anal fin with 9½ branched rays; 42-46 + 2-3 scales on lateral line; very faint black pigments along free margin of flank scales above lateral line; head length 24-27% SL, greater than body depth; head width 43-48% HL; mouth terminal; anal and pelvic fins hyaline to black .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squalius Albus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Squalius Albus.
🔍 Similar Species
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