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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Panther goby

Barbulifer pantherinus Pellegrin, 1901
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–32 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cryptic species; usually found hiding under rocks or near the base of sponges or algae, reaches depths of 32 m .

Scientific Name
Barbulifer pantherinus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1901
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.2 cm
Depth Range
0–32 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Characterized by the presence of barbels on the head and complete absence of scales .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Panther goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Panther goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Panther goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 32 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1901

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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