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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Redfin

Pseudaspius leptocephalus Pallas, 1776
Max Length
68 cm
Max Weight
3.7 kg
Lifespan
20 yrs
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
42 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Spawning in middle of June, fecundity 36,000 eggs . Prefers the main channel of rivers. Feeds on small fish such as gudgeons and minnows .

Scientific Name
Pseudaspius leptocephalus
Authority
Pallas, 1776
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68 cm
Max Weight
3.7 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudaspius
Pseudaspius
Species
Redfin
Pseudaspius leptocephalus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Redfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
27.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8
Food Items

small fish such as gudgeons and minnows (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
68cm
Max Weight
3,700g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Pallas, 1776

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