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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Eightbarbel gudgeon

Gobiobotia pappenheimi Kreyenberg, 1911
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eightbarbel gudgeon (Gobiobotia pappenheimi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.3 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
Gobiobotia pappenheimi
Authority
Kreyenberg, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Gobionidae
Gobionidae
Genus
Gobiobotia
Gobiobotia
Species
Eightbarbel gudgeon
Gobiobotia pappenheimi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eightbarbel gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eightbarbel gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eightbarbel gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm

🌡️ 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
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kreyenberg, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Eight-whiskered gudgeon
🇵🇱Polish Kielb osmiowasy

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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