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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bearded flathead goby

Glossogobius bicirrhosus Weber, 1894
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Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit tidal creeks and river mouths, usually in brackish water, but occasionally penetrate fresh water .

Scientific Name
Glossogobius bicirrhosus
Authority
Weber, 1894
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Latitude
20°S – 19°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

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

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bearded flathead goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bearded flathead goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bearded flathead goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical; 25°C - ? ; 19°N - 20°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
19°N – 20°S
Described By
Weber, 1894

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