Acanthobrama telavivensis

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

11.0 cm

Family

Leuciscidae

Overview

Acanthobrama telavivensis is a freshwater fish of the family Leuciscidae, in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 11 cm.

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About

A freshwater bream named after Tel Aviv, from the Yarkon and Ayalon river systems of Israel. Critically endangered due to habitat loss. Part of the endemic Levantine freshwater fish fauna.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	11.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Originally from the Yarkon River and Ayalon River (Israel's coastal plain). Now critically endangered; historically inhabited slow-moving lowland rivers with sandy substrates.

Water Type

Freshwater

Taxonomy

Order	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Family	Leuciscidae
Species	Acanthobrama telavivensis

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	特拉維夫刺鯿

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Acanthobrama telavivensis get?

Acanthobrama telavivensis can grow up to 11.0 cm long.

Where is Acanthobrama telavivensis found?

Originally from the Yarkon River and Ayalon River (Israel's coastal plain). Now critically endangered; historically inhabited slow-moving lowland rivers with sandy substrates.

What family does Acanthobrama telavivensis belong to?

Acanthobrama telavivensis (Acanthobrama telavivensis) belongs to the family Leuciscidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).