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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalius Albus

Squalius albus Bonaparte, 1838
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Squalius Albus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Squalius albus
Authority
Bonaparte, 1838
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Squalius Albus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalius Albus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bonaparte, 1838

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