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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Barbatula Compressirostris

Barbatula compressirostris Warpachowski, 1897
Max Length
17.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Barbatula Compressirostris (Barbatula compressirostris), first described by Warpachowski, 1897 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 17.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Barbatula compressirostris
Authority
Warpachowski, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
17.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barbatula Compressirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barbatula Compressirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate found in Cobdo (Khovd) River drainage in Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
17.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Warpachowski, 1897

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