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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Rubble goby

Chriolepis minutilla Gilbert, 1892
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
12–46 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rubble goby (Chriolepis minutilla) 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 3.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 46 metres. 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
Chriolepis minutilla
Authority
Gilbert, 1892
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.2 cm
Depth Range
12–46 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rubble goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rubble goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rubble goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rubble goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 46 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1892

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