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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Eastern clingfish

Aspasmogaster costata Ogilby, 1885
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Eastern clingfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Aspasmogaster costata
Authority
Ogilby, 1885
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eastern clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eastern clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New South Wales to Western Port, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1885

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