Common shore-eel
📖 Overview
Common shore-eel (Alabes dorsalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Rays (7-8) present only in caudal fin. Pelvic fins tiny and vestigial sucking disk present. Color variable, from brown to green to orange, often bright; with or without spots or ocelli in series along sides.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Common shore-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Common shore-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Common shore-eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to southern Queensland, including Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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