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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Cobitis Herzegoviniensis

Cobitis herzegoviniensis Buj & Šanda, 2014
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cobitis Herzegoviniensis (Cobitis herzegoviniensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cobitis herzegoviniensis
Authority
Buj & Šanda, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: one Canestrini scale on the pectoral fins of males, triangular in shape and with roundish outer border; branched fin rays of anal-fin usually 5 1/2, dorsal-fin 6 1/2, caudal fin 14; caudal fin base with no characteristic spots, but pale deeper pigmentation layer, irregular in shape, sometimes defined; scales on the body very small and visible only under magnification .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cobitis Herzegoviniensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Buj & Šanda, 2014

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