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Blackbrow bleak (Acanthalburnus microlepis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Acanthalburnus microlepis

Common Name
Blackbrow bleak

Biology
Inhabits rivers and lakes (Ref. 1441).

Classification

Classified By
De Filippi, 1863
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Former USSR
Distribution
Former USSR: Endemic to the Kura-Aras basin (Ref. 1441). Probably also in Sefid of Iran. Distributed in the upper and middle reaches of Kura with tributaries downstream to Mingetchiaur and of Aras downstream to Karadonly (Azerbaijan).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
10 °C
Water Temperature To
20 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.84 s.e. 0.33 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
25.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (58 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 2,830-9,705)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated