Acipensor Stellatus, Rutilus (Rutilus) Caspicus, Leuciscus Cephalus Orientalis of the Fauna of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Faunistic Analysis of Fishes

Authors: Karimova S*

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000388

Volume 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Summarizing the obtained literature materials and the results of our research, it was determined that 33 fish species or subspecies consisting of 6 groups, 9 chapters and 28 genera are distributed in the waters of Nakhchivan AR. Acipenser stellatus - A fairly large fish, its adult individuals in the ichthyofauna of Azerbaijan vary in body length from 105 to 225 cm and weight from 9 to 73 kg. The body stretches. Rutilus rutilus caspicus - A number of esophageal teeth, gingival teeth are sparse and rough. It is the only widespread species in Azerbaijan. The body, slightly flattened on the sides, is covered with fairly large scales. The eyes are large, the iris is red. Leuciscus cephalus orientalis - Fish is distinguished by broad and rigid forehead, cylindrical and large scales. The eyes are big and bright.

Keywords: Acipenser stellatus; Rutilus rutilus Caspicus; Leuciscus cephalus orientalis; Nakhchivan fauna

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