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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Callogobius Sheni

Callogobius sheni Chen, Chen & Fang, 2006
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Callogobius Sheni (Callogobius sheni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. 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 3.1, 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
Callogobius sheni
Authority
Chen, Chen & Fang, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. Diagnosed from other species of the genus by the following combination of characters: absence of posterior oculoscapular and preopercular canals; presence of five blackish brown cross bands on pale white body; presence of a large blackish brown blotch on caudal and pectoral fins; dorsal fin rays VI-I, 9; anal fin rays I, 7; pectoral fin rays 18; longitudinal scale rows 27-28; predorsal scale rows 9-10; vertebrae 26 . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Callogobius Sheni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Callogobius Sheni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Callogobius Sheni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 15 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: known only from Shiao-Liu-Chiu Island, off southwestern Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, Chen & Fang, 2006

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