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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Asprocottus Parmiferus

Asprocottus parmiferus Taliev, 1955
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
50–500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Asprocottus Parmiferus (Asprocottus parmiferus), first described by Taliev, 1955 is a fish in the family Abyssocottidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 50 to 500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Asprocottus parmiferus
Authority
Taliev, 1955
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
50–500 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Asprocottus Parmiferus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Asprocottus Parmiferus 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 50 - 500 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ 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
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Taliev, 1955

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