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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Limnocottus Bergianus

Limnocottus bergianus Taliev, 1935
Max Length
22.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
100–1000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Limnocottus Bergianus (Limnocottus bergianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Abyssocottidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Limnocottus bergianus
Authority
Taliev, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.5 cm
Depth Range
100–1000 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Limnocottus Bergianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Limnocottus Bergianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Limnocottus Bergianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 1000 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.68

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
22.5cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ 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
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Taliev, 1935

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