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Diadromous Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Grey goby

Acentrogobius griseus Day, 1876
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Grey goby (Acentrogobius griseus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acentrogobius griseus
Authority
Day, 1876
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Grey goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Grey goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1876

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