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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Long-nosed gudgeon

Microphysogobio tungtingensis Nichols, 1926
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
5.2 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Long-nosed gudgeon (Microphysogobio tungtingensis) 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 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio tungtingensis
Authority
Nichols, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long-nosed gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Long-nosed gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 54°N - 33°N, 113°E - 141°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Nichols, 1926

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Abbottina tungtingensis Nichols 1926 Synonym
Pseudogobio tungtingensis Nichols 1926 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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