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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Chinese darter dragonet

Repomucenus olidus Günther, 1873
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chinese darter dragonet (Repomucenus olidus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Repomucenus olidus
Authority
Günther, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chinese darter dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chinese darter dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chinese darter dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chinese darter dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical South Korea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L2.85 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1873

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Callionymus olidus Günther 1873 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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