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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Biwia Zezera

Biwia zezera (Ishikawa, 1895)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Biwia Zezera (Biwia zezera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Biwia zezera
Authority
(Ishikawa, 1895)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Biwia Zezera is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Biwia Zezera is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Biwia Zezera is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Biwia Zezera is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
(Ishikawa, 1895)

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .

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