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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Cobitis Macrostigma

Cobitis macrostigma Dabry de Thiersant, 1872
Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
11.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cobitis Macrostigma (Cobitis macrostigma), first described by Dabry de Thiersant, 1872 is a small fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Cobitis macrostigma
Authority
Dabry de Thiersant, 1872
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cobitidae
Cobitidae
Genus
Cobitis
Cobitis
Species
Cobitis Macrostigma
Cobitis macrostigma

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cobitis Macrostigma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cobitis Macrostigma 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Dabry de Thiersant, 1872

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sekavec velkoskvrnný
🇨🇳Chinese 大斑花鳅

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lepidocephalus macrostigma Dabry de Thiersant 1872 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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