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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Conidens Samoensis

Conidens samoensis Steindachner, 1906
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–8 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Conidens Samoensis (Conidens samoensis), first described by Steindachner, 1906 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 3.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 8 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Conidens samoensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Depth Range
0–8 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Conidens Samoensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Conidens Samoensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 8 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1906

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