Shirvan roachling (Pseudophoxinus atropatenus)

Scientific name: Pseudophoxinus atropatenus Derjavin, 1937

The Shirvan roachling (Pseudophoxinus atropatenus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–25°C (50–77°F). Native range: Asia, Kura River drainage.

Shirvan roachling care at a glance

Temperature
10–25°C (50–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudophoxinus atropatenus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Kura River drainage.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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