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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Elegant clingfish

Arcos decoris Briggs, 1969
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Elegant clingfish (Arcos decoris) 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 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Arcos decoris
Authority
Briggs, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Elegant clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Elegant clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Elegant clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Elegant clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.32
Food Items

zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Briggs, 1969

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