Beysehir dace
📖 Overview
Beysehir dace (Squalius anatolicus), first described by Bogutskaya, 1997 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 21.90 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 42 - 44. Total vertebrae 42-44 with a mode of 42; abdominal vertebrae 24 or 25 with a mode of 24; caudal vertebrae 18 or 19 with a mode of 18, most frequent vertebral formula 24+18; predorsal vertebrae 14 or 15 with a mode of 14 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beysehir dace is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical central Turkey.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Beysehir dace.
🔍 Similar Species
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