22 observationsLeast Concern
Transcaucasian spirlin
Alburnoides fasciatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Alburnoides
About
The Transcaucasian spirlin (Alburnoides fasciatus) is a fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is widespread in the Western Transcaucasia and rivers of the Black Sea coast in Turkey westward to the Kızılırmak River. It prefers rivers and streams with fast-running shallow water over gravel, pebbles, or rocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Transcaucasian spirlin is Alburnoides fasciatus.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Transcaucasian spirlin belongs to the genus Alburnoides.