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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Squalius Platyceps

Squalius platyceps Zupančič, Marić, Naseka & Bogutskaya, 2010
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Max Length
47.2 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Squalius Platyceps (Squalius platyceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 47.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Squalius platyceps
Authority
Zupančič, Marić, Naseka & Bogutskaya, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
47.2 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalius Platyceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalius Platyceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalius Platyceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalius Platyceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
47.2cm
Max Weight
1,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zupančič, Marić, Naseka & Bogutskaya, 2010

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