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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Acanthogobio Guentheri

Acanthogobio guentheri Herzenstein, 1892
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Acanthogobio Guentheri (Acanthogobio guentheri), first described by Herzenstein, 1892 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Acanthogobio guentheri
Authority
Herzenstein, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Acanthogobio
Acanthogobio
Species
Acanthogobio Guentheri
Acanthogobio guentheri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acanthogobio Guentheri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acanthogobio Guentheri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1892

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