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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Myoxocephalus Sinensis

Myoxocephalus sinensis Sauvage, 1873
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Myoxocephalus Sinensis (Myoxocephalus sinensis), first described by Sauvage, 1873 is a small fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Myoxocephalus sinensis
Authority
Sauvage, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myoxocephalus Sinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myoxocephalus Sinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Sauvage, 1873

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