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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Transcaucasian chub

Squalius turcicus De Filippi, 1865
Max Length
37.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Transcaucasian chub (Squalius turcicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37.3 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 turcicus
Authority
De Filippi, 1865
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Transcaucasian chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Transcaucasian chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
37.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
De Filippi, 1865

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