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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Turcinoemacheilus Hafezi

Turcinoemacheilus hafezi Golzarianpour, Abdoli, Patimar & Freyhof, 2013
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Turcinoemacheilus Hafezi (Turcinoemacheilus hafezi) 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 6.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Turcinoemacheilus hafezi
Authority
Golzarianpour, Abdoli, Patimar & Freyhof, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from the other two congeners by the following characters: body completely naked; more posterior position of the anus, which is closer to the anal-fin origin than to the pelvic-fin origin (distance from anus to anal-fin origin 0.2-0.4 times in distance from pelvic-fin origin to anal-fin origin); color pattern mottled or prominent irregular dark brown or black midlateral stripe disconnected from blotches and saddles on back; and caudal fin slightly emarginated . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Turcinoemacheilus Hafezi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Golzarianpour, Abdoli, Patimar & Freyhof, 2013

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