Squalius Prespensis
📖 Overview
Squalius Prespensis (Squalius prespensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be diagnosed from its congeners in Balkan Peninsula by the following characters: head length 1.2-1.3 times body depth, 27-31% SL: upper lip not projecting; mouth terminal; eye diameter 17-20% HL; scales on lateral line 41-44 + 2; body depth 21-24% SL; dorsal fin with 8½ branched rays; anal fin with 8-9½ branched rays; distal margin of anal fin convex; distance between tips of first and last branched anal rays (with fin stretched out) 1.2-1.3 times caudal peduncle depth; and greyish to blackish fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squalius Prespensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Squalius Prespensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Squalius Prespensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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