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Diadromous Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Drombus Bontii

Drombus bontii Bleeker, 1849
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Drombus Bontii (Drombus bontii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Drombus bontii
Authority
Bleeker, 1849
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Drombus Bontii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Drombus Bontii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Drombus Bontii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: Bazaruto, Mozambique (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1849

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