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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Lake stone loach

Barbatula ommata Calegari, Freyhof, Waldock, Wegscheider, Josi, Rüber & Seehausen, 2025
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Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

The species occurs in the littoral zone of lakes at depths of approximately 1.2 meters, predominantly associated with substrates composed of small pebbles .

Scientific Name
Barbatula ommata
Authority
Calegari, Freyhof, Waldock, Wegscheider, Josi, Rüber & Seehausen, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
8.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 5. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lake stone loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lake stone loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lake stone loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Calegari, Freyhof, Waldock, Wegscheider, Josi, Rüber & Seehausen, 2025

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