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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Cobitis Takatsuensis

Cobitis takatsuensis Mizuno, 1970
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cobitis Takatsuensis (Cobitis takatsuensis), first described by Mizuno, 1970 is a small fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cobitidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Cobitis takatsuensis
Authority
Mizuno, 1970
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cobitis Takatsuensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cobitis Takatsuensis 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 endemic to Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Mizuno, 1970

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