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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Barfin goby

Coryphopterus alloides Böhlke & Robins, 1960
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Barfin goby (Coryphopterus alloides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Coryphopterus alloides
Authority
Böhlke & Robins, 1960
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barfin goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barfin goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Barfin goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn Location
Benthic

Benthic spawner.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke & Robins, 1960

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Barfin goby
🇵🇹Portuguese Góbio-de-barbatana-barrada

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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