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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalidus Nitens

Squalidus nitens Günther, 1873
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Max Length
9.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Squalidus Nitens is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Squalidus nitens
Authority
Günther, 1873
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalidus Nitens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalidus Nitens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalidus Nitens is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalidus Nitens is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
9.6cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1873

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