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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Esox Cisalpinus

Esox cisalpinus Bianco & Delmastro, 2011
Max Length
103 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
13 yrs
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Esox Cisalpinus (Esox cisalpinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Esocidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 103 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Esox cisalpinus
Authority
Bianco & Delmastro, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
103 cm
Lifespan
13 years
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Esox Cisalpinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Esox Cisalpinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Esox Cisalpinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Esox Cisalpinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate Central and northern Italy; potentially present in other European water bodies in the Mediterranean area as those on the NE shores of the Adriatic and in Mediterranean France.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
103cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bianco & Delmastro, 2011

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