Telestes Turskyi
📖 Overview
Inhabits slow-flowing and still water. Possibly enters subterranean waters during winter or droughts . Occurs in water courses on the low plains, with little current and in lakes. Feeds on invertebrates. Threatened due to water abstraction and pollution .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from its congeners by having the following characters: conspicuous black midlateral stripe in preserved individuals; 71-79 scales along lateral line; dorsal fin with 7½ branched rays; anal fin with 8½ branched rays; 8-9 gill rakers; and caudal peduncle depth 2.0-2.2 times in its length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Telestes Turskyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Telestes Turskyi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Telestes Turskyi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 44°N - 41°N, 16°E - 20°E
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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