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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Soldatov's gudgeon

Gobio soldatovi Berg, 1914
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
7.6 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Soldatov's gudgeon (Gobio soldatovi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 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
Gobio soldatovi
Authority
Berg, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
4–18 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Soldatov's gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Soldatov's gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
5cm TL
Fecundity
1,550–5,300eggs

Spawns in shalllow water over sand. Produces 1550-5300 eggs. Matures at 4.6 cm.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - ?. Temperate; 4°C - 18°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
4–18°C
pH Range
7–7.5
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
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Berg, 1914

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