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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

South caucasian gudgeon

Romanogobio macropterus Kamensky, 1901
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

South caucasian gudgeon (Romanogobio macropterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Romanogobio macropterus
Authority
Kamensky, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for South caucasian gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for South caucasian gudgeon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for South caucasian gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for South caucasian gudgeon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kamensky, 1901

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