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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Mesopotamian chub

Squalius berak Heckel, 1843
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Max Length
22.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mesopotamian chub is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Squalius berak
Authority
Heckel, 1843
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mesopotamian chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mesopotamian chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mesopotamian chub is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mesopotamian chub is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
22.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1843

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