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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Clariger Chionomaculatus

Clariger chionomaculatus Shiogaki, 1988
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Clariger Chionomaculatus (Clariger chionomaculatus) 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 4.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Clariger chionomaculatus
Authority
Shiogaki, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Depth Range
0–2 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Clariger
Clariger
Species
Clariger Chionomaculatus
Clariger chionomaculatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clariger Chionomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clariger Chionomaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Clariger Chionomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Clariger Chionomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Moura, Hiranai-machi, Aomori Prefecture, Mutsu Bay in northern Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ 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
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Shiogaki, 1988

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