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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Deep-water rough sculpin

Asprocottus abyssalis Taliev, 1955
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Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
150–1400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Deep-water rough sculpin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Asprocottus abyssalis
Authority
Taliev, 1955
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.2 cm
Depth Range
150–1400 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Deep-water rough sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deep-water rough sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deep-water rough sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deep-water rough sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; bathydemersal; depth range 150 - 1400 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Taliev, 1955

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