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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Donghai gudgeon

Bostrychus donghaiensis Zhang, Yang, Luo & Ding, 2024
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Donghai gudgeon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bostrychus donghaiensis
Authority
Zhang, Yang, Luo & Ding, 2024
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished by from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of neatly arranged rib-like stripes on side of body; row of equally spaced, bright yellow spots arranged on body side; standard body range of 9.404-11.826 cm; D1 VI, D2 I, 10-11; vertebrae 27; A 9-10 .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Donghai gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Donghai gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Donghai gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zhang, Yang, Luo & Ding, 2024

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