Caspian tyulka (Clupeonella caspia)

Scientific name: Clupeonella caspia Svetovidov, 1941

The Caspian tyulka (Clupeonella caspia) is a freshwater fish of the family Clupeidae. Native range: Europe, Caspian Sea and lower reaches of Volga, Ural and possibly Terek.

Biology

Marine or anadromous. Feeds on zooplanktonic crustaceans. Spawning occurs near river mouth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Clupeonella caspia
Family
Clupeidae (Herrings, shads and sardines)
Order
Clupeiformes (Herrings)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe: Caspian Sea and lower reaches of Volga, Ural and possibly Terek.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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