Turcinoemacheilus Ekmekciae
📖 Overview
Turcinoemacheilus Ekmekciae (Turcinoemacheilus ekmekciae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: caudal peduncle (length 16%-19% SL; 7%-9% SL); 5-6 mandibular pores in mandibular canal; pre-pelvic distance (50%-53% SL); upper caudal fin lobe (14%-18% SL); maxillary barbel (15%-21% HL); dark stripe broader than the eye diameter along the lateral line, only in one population possessing roundish blotches; anus situated in the middle or in front of midpoint between pelvic and anal fins; absence of dark-brown blotch on each side of the anal-fin base; head (17%-20% SL); body (11%-14% SL); pre-dorsal length (55%-59% SL); post-dorsal length (32%-37% SL); and pre-anal length (75%-78% SL) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Turcinoemacheilus Ekmekciae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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