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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Cottus Altaicus

Cottus altaicus Kaschenko, 1899
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Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cottus Altaicus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cottus altaicus
Authority
Kaschenko, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 13 - 15.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cottus Altaicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cottus Altaicus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cottus Altaicus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Kaschenko, 1899

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