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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Klamath Lake sculpin

Cottus princeps Gilbert, 1898
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
5.5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Klamath Lake sculpin (Cottus princeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cottus princeps
Authority
Gilbert, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Klamath Lake sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Klamath Lake sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Klamath Lake sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Klamath Lake sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 43°N - 42°N North America: occurs only in upper Klamath and Agency lakes in Oregon, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Gilbert, 1898

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Klamath Lake sculpin
🌍CES vranka knížecí

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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