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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Exuma goby

Elacatinus atronasus Böhlke & Robins, 1968
Max Length
1.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Exuma goby (Elacatinus atronasus) 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 1.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Elacatinus atronasus
Authority
Böhlke & Robins, 1968
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
1.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Exuma goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Exuma goby 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; reef-associated. Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
1.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
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, 1968

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