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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Romanogobio Elimeius

Romanogobio elimeius Kattoulas, Stephanidis & Economidis, 1973
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits main course of large rivers and main tributaries, in relatively deep water, with sand bottom and near riffles. Attains up to about 10 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Romanogobio elimeius
Authority
Kattoulas, Stephanidis & Economidis, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosed from its congeners in Black Sea basin by the possession of the following characters: dorsal fin with 7½ branched rays; anal fin with 6½ branched rays; anus midway between pelvic and anal origins; absence of scales between pectoral bases; longitudinal epithelial crests on predorsal scales restricted to posterior scale margin .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Romanogobio Elimeius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Romanogobio Elimeius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Romanogobio Elimeius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 42°N - 40°N, 22°E - 23°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kattoulas, Stephanidis & Economidis, 1973

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