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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Concave goby

Glossogobius concavifrons Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in both large turbid lowland rivers and relatively steep gradient tributaries in mountainous terrain . Occurs in clear, flowing streams over gravel or rock bottoms . Feeds mainly on insects and crustaceans .

Scientific Name
Glossogobius concavifrons
Authority
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Concave goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Concave goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Concave goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 5°S - 14°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

insects and crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886

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