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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Deep-water

Toothless blindcat

Trogloglanis pattersoni Eigenmann, 1919
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
305–582 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
6.9 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Toothless blindcat (Trogloglanis pattersoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ictaluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 305 and 582 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trogloglanis pattersoni
Authority
Eigenmann, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
10.4 cm
Depth Range
305–582 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Toothless blindcat is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Toothless blindcat is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; bathydemersal; non-migratory ; depth range 305 - 582 m. Deep-water; 30°N - 29°N North America: 5 artesian wells penetrating San Antonio Pool of Edwards Aquifer in and near San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas in the USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌑 Deep Water
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Eigenmann, 1919

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Toothless blindcat.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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