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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Benthophilus Casachicus

Benthophilus casachicus Ragimov, 1978
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Benthophilus Casachicus (Benthophilus casachicus), first described by Ragimov, 1978 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Benthophilus casachicus
Authority
Ragimov, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Benthophilus Casachicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Temperate; 48°N - 37°N, 46°E - 55°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ragimov, 1978

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