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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Amur longnose gudgeon

Microphysogobio amurensis Taranetz, 1937
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Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Amur longnose gudgeon (Microphysogobio amurensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 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
Microphysogobio amurensis
Authority
Taranetz, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Water Temp
14–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amur longnose gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amur longnose gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 20 - ?. Temperate; 14°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
14–22°C
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
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Taranetz, 1937

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