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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Cottus Szanaga

Cottus szanaga Dybowski, 1869
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Cottus Szanaga (Cottus szanaga) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cottus szanaga
Authority
Dybowski, 1869
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 12 - 15.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cottus Szanaga is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cottus Szanaga is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cottus Szanaga is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm
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
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Dybowski, 1869

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