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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Snail bullhead

Ameiurus brunneus Jordan, 1877
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Snail bullhead (Ameiurus brunneus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ictaluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ameiurus brunneus
Authority
Jordan, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Snail bullhead is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Snail bullhead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Snail bullhead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Snail bullhead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Subtropical; 37°N - 29°N North America: Atlantic Slope from Dan River system in southern Virginia south to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, and middle St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan, 1877

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Snail Bullhead
🌍CES sumeček černolemý
🇩🇰Danish Sortfinnet dværgmalle
🇨🇳Chinese 棕鮰

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Amiurus brunneus Jordan 1877 Synonym
Ictalurus brunneus Jordan 1877 Synonym

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