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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalidus Intermedius

Squalidus intermedius Nichols, 1929
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
6.9 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Squalidus Intermedius (Squalidus intermedius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Squalidus intermedius
Authority
Nichols, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Squalidus
Squalidus
Species
Squalidus Intermedius
Squalidus intermedius

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalidus Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalidus Intermedius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalidus Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalidus Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nichols, 1929

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES Hrouzíček Prostřední

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathopogon intermedius Nichols 1929 Synonym
Gnathopogon similis Nichols 1929 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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