Пуголовка Кесслера
📖 Overview
Пуголовка Кесслера (Benthophilus kessleri), first described by Berg, 1927 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 64 to 75 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Пуголовка Кесслера is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Пуголовка Кесслера is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 64 - 75 m . Temperate south to Kuuli Cape and Krasnovodsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hlaváč Kesslerův |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kääpiösimpputokko |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пуголовка Кесслера |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benthophilus grimmi kessleri | Berg | 1927 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Пуголовка Кесслера.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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