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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Taurocottus Bergii

Taurocottus bergii Soldatov & Pavlenko, 1915
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
40–120 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Taurocottus Bergii (Taurocottus bergii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 120 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Taurocottus bergii
Authority
Soldatov & Pavlenko, 1915
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
40–120 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Taurocottus Bergii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Taurocottus Bergii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Taurocottus Bergii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Taurocottus Bergii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 120 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Sea of Japan off Hokkaido to the Sea of Okhotsk.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Soldatov & Pavlenko, 1915

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