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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Benthophilus Leptocephalus

Benthophilus leptocephalus Kessler, 1877
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Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Benthophilus Leptocephalus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Benthophilus leptocephalus
Authority
Kessler, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Benthophilus Leptocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Benthophilus Leptocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Benthophilus Leptocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Benthophilus Leptocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate central and southern parts of the Caspian Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1877

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