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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Favonigobius Opalescens

Favonigobius opalescens Herre, 1936
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Favonigobius Opalescens (Favonigobius opalescens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Favonigobius opalescens
Authority
Herre, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Favonigobius Opalescens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Favonigobius Opalescens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Favonigobius Opalescens is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Favonigobius Opalescens is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1936

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