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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hypseleotris Compressocephalus

Hypseleotris compressocephalus Chen, 1985
Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypseleotris Compressocephalus (Hypseleotris compressocephalus), first described by Chen, 1985 is a small fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Hypseleotris compressocephalus
Authority
Chen, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypseleotris Compressocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypseleotris Compressocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, 1985

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