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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Deep-water

Neocottus Werestschagini

Neocottus werestschagini Taliev, 1935
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
877–1400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Neocottus Werestschagini (Neocottus werestschagini) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 877 and 1400 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neocottus werestschagini
Authority
Taliev, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9.8 cm
Depth Range
877–1400 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neocottus
Neocottus
Species
Neocottus Werestschagini
Neocottus werestschagini

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neocottus Werestschagini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neocottus Werestschagini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neocottus Werestschagini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neocottus Werestschagini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; bathydemersal; depth range 877 - 1400 m . Deep-water Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4.1±0.53

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Taliev, 1935

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