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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Pelasgus Epiroticus

Pelasgus epiroticus Steindachner, 1895
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Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

A short-lived species which occurs in lakes and lowland water courses, with little current. Feeds on invertebrates. Is threatened due to pollution and water abstraction. Spawns in May and June . Reaches up to about 10 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Pelasgus epiroticus
Authority
Steindachner, 1895
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pelasgus Epiroticus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pelasgus Epiroticus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pelasgus Epiroticus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pelasgus Epiroticus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1895

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