Ala Balik 
Ala Balik
Ala Balik
J. Schoffmann
Scientific Name:
Salmo platycephalus
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Ala Trout, Flathead Trout, Platysalmo platycephalus
Group:
Fishes
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 2, 1970
CR-IUCN: 2006
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Turkey
 
Advertisement
 

The ala balik is a species of trout found in the Zamanti and Seyhan Rivers of Turkey. It's appearance and colorations are very similar to the brown trout (Salmo trutta), which is silvery or olive with dark spots on the sides of the body, and there is also a pale border appearing on both sides. The spots are often surrounded by a lighter halo. Its tail is more fork-like unlike the brown trout's square tail.

The ala balik is a freshwater species and prefers cool mountain streams for its habitat. Little is known about its general and reproductive behavior. Generally trout diet consists of smaller fishes, insects, molluscs, and crustaceans. The ala balik is restricted to its range and not a migratory species like most other salmon species.

The ala balik population is abundant but remains threatened by illegal net fishing. Also, the introduction of the rainbow trout in the area poses a threat because it competes with the ala balik for food, and it also preys on young trout (larvae). The IUCN has listed this species as "critically endangered due to habitat decline and/or limited range of occurrence."




Wikipedia Article

This article is only an excerpt. If it appears incomplete or if you wish to see article references, visit the rest of its contents here.
Wikipedia Article
Copyright Notice: This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Salmo platycephalus".

Featured Article

10 Unusually White Creatures You'll Probably Never See in Real Life
Creatures with albinism and leucism are beautiful and rare animals. They have all the characteristics of others of their species except they are white in color. The lack of melanin generally results in the animal looking bleached all over, appearing white or pink. It happens in many animals ranging from squirrels to whitetail deer. Here are ten incredible and rare, white-colored creatures that you'll probably never see in real life.

Read More...


Advertisement


Endangered Species of Our Planet

Donate, Adopt, Get Involved

EEC Conservation Directory
Donate

Mailing List

Would you like to receive a notice and link when the new Creature Feature is posted?

Enter your e-mail address below:

 

Fun & Games

Are you inspired by endangered animals? Check out our games and coloring pages! More to come soon.
color endangered creatures
play hangman