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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Pike asp

Aspiolucius esocinus Kessler, 1874
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pike asp (Aspiolucius esocinus), first described by Kessler, 1874 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Aspiolucius esocinus
Authority
Kessler, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aspiolucius
Aspiolucius
Species
Pike asp
Aspiolucius esocinus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pike asp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pike asp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1874

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