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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Odontobutis Sinensis

Odontobutis sinensis Wu, Chen & Chong, 2002
Max Length
18.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Odontobutis Sinensis (Odontobutis sinensis), first described by Wu, Chen & Chong, 2002 is a medium-sized fish in the family Odontobutidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Odontobutis sinensis
Authority
Wu, Chen & Chong, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
18.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Odontobutis Sinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Odontobutis 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
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
18.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Wu, Chen & Chong, 2002

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇯🇵Japanese ハナドンコ
🇨🇳Chinese 中华沙塘鳢

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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