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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Cyphocottus Megalops

Cyphocottus megalops Gratzianov, 1902
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Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
9 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
25–600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cyphocottus Megalops is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cyphocottus megalops
Authority
Gratzianov, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Lifespan
9 years
Depth Range
25–600 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cyphocottus
Cyphocottus
Species
Cyphocottus Megalops
Cyphocottus megalops

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyphocottus Megalops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cyphocottus Megalops is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
8cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; bathydemersal; depth range 25 - 600 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
16
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
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Gratzianov, 1902

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