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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Troglocobitis Starostini

Troglocobitis starostini Parin, 1983
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Troglocobitis Starostini (Troglocobitis starostini) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Troglocobitis starostini
Authority
Parin, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Troglocobitis
Troglocobitis
Species
Troglocobitis Starostini
Troglocobitis starostini

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Troglocobitis Starostini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Troglocobitis Starostini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 40°N - 36°N known only from Turkmenistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Parin, 1983

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