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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Boreal

Red sculpin

Procottus jeittelesii Dybowski, 1874
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–140 m
Climate
Boreal
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits coastal waters . Found under stones near the shore to a depth of 140 m. Most abundant in autumn and winter at a depth of about 100 m .

Scientific Name
Procottus jeittelesii
Authority
Dybowski, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Boreal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Depth Range
0–140 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Procottus
Procottus
Species
Red sculpin
Procottus jeittelesii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Red sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Red sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Red sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 140 m , usually ? - 100 m . Boreal Endemic to Lake Baikal, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Boreal
Described By
Dybowski, 1874

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