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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Manchurian gudgeon

Gnathopogon strigatus Regan, 1908
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Manchurian gudgeon (Gnathopogon strigatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Gnathopogon strigatus
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Manchurian gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Manchurian gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Regan, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathopogon mantschuricus Berg 1914 Synonym
Gnathopogon soldatovi Berg 1914 Synonym
Gobio strigatus Regan 1908 Synonym
Gobio taeniatus mantschuricus Berg 1914 Synonym
Leucogobio strigatus Regan 1908 Synonym
Paraleucogobio soldatovi Berg 1914 Synonym
Paraleucogobio strigatus Regan 1908 Synonym
Paraleucogobius strigatus Regan 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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