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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Boreal

Pungitius Bussei

Pungitius bussei Warpachowski, 1888
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Boreal
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pungitius Bussei (Pungitius bussei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gasterosteidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pungitius bussei
Authority
Warpachowski, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Boreal
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pungitius Bussei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pungitius Bussei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

Males build, guard and aerate the nest where the eggs are deposited .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Boreal

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Boreal
Described By
Warpachowski, 1888

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