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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Noturus Gladiator

Noturus gladiator Thomas & Burr, 2004
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Noturus Gladiator (Noturus gladiator) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ictaluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. 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
Noturus gladiator
Authority
Thomas & Burr, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Noturus Gladiator is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Noturus Gladiator is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Noturus Gladiator is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
14
Vertebrae
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Thomas & Burr, 2004

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Noturus Gladiator.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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