Deepwater goby
📖 Overview
Deepwater goby (Chriolepis benthonis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 154 and 350 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Scales from caudal peduncle to point on body below 7th dorsal ray; no enlarged scales at base of caudal fin.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 154 - 350 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | deepwater goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gobio de agua profunda |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Deepwater goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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