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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Mesocottus Haitej

Mesocottus haitej Dybowski, 1869
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mesocottus Haitej (Mesocottus haitej) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Mesocottus haitej
Authority
Dybowski, 1869
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mesocottus
Mesocottus
Species
Mesocottus Haitej
Mesocottus haitej

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mesocottus Haitej is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mesocottus Haitej is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
11cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ 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
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Dybowski, 1869

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