Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami) fish species and information / pictures of Transcaspian marinka - Schizothorax pelzami

Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami) fish species information

Scientific Name
Schizothorax pelzami

Common Name
Transcaspian marinka

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Kessler, 1870
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Former USSR and Asia
Distribution
Former USSR and Asia: Rivers of Turkmenia from the Murgab and Tedzhen (including its basin within the borders of Iran) to the Germab River at Geok-tepe.
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
2.78 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
36.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (43 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)