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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalidus Wolterstorffi

Squalidus wolterstorffi Regan, 1908
Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
9 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Squalidus Wolterstorffi (Squalidus wolterstorffi), first described by Regan, 1908 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 15.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Squalidus wolterstorffi
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Squalidus
Squalidus
Species
Squalidus Wolterstorffi
Squalidus wolterstorffi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalidus Wolterstorffi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalidus Wolterstorffi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathopogon punctatus Nichols 1925 Synonym
Gnathopogon wolterstorffi Regan 1908 Synonym
Gnathopogon wolterstorffi huapingensis Wu & Wu 1989 Synonym
Gobio wolterstorffi Regan 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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