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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Deep-water rough sculpin

Asprocottus abyssalis Taliev, 1955
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

Deep-water rough sculpin (Asprocottus abyssalis), first described by Taliev, 1955 is a small fish in the family Abyssocottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 150 to 1400 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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