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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Anomolous goby

Coryogalops anomolus Smith, 1958
Max Length
5.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
1–16 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Anomolous goby (Coryogalops anomolus) 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 5.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 16 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Coryogalops anomolus
Authority
Smith, 1958
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.8 cm
Depth Range
1–16 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Caudal fin rounded, shorter than head; pelvic fins separate, joined only at extreme base.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anomolous goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Anomolous goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Anomolous goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 16 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5.8cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1958

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