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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Cottus Haemusi

Cottus haemusi Marinov & Dikov, 1986
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Cottus haemusi
Authority
Marinov & Dikov, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Can be distinguished from other congeners in Danube basin by the following characters: absence of transverse bands on pelvic; lateral line complete; absence of prickling on body; anal fin with 14-15 rays, rarely 13; second dorsal fin usually with 17-19 rays; lateral head length 27-33% SL .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cottus Haemusi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cottus Haemusi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cottus Haemusi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate found in other lower Danube tributaries.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Marinov & Dikov, 1986

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