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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Benthophiloides Turcomanus

Benthophiloides turcomanus Iljin, 1941
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
9–27 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Benthophiloides Turcomanus (Benthophiloides turcomanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. It occurs at depths between 9 and 27 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Benthophiloides turcomanus
Authority
Iljin, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Depth Range
9–27 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Benthophiloides
Benthophiloides
Species
Benthophiloides Turcomanus
Benthophiloides turcomanus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Benthophiloides Turcomanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Benthophiloides Turcomanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Benthophiloides Turcomanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Benthophiloides Turcomanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 9 - 27 m . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Iljin, 1941

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Asra turcomanus Iljin 1941 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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