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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Glossogobius Matanensis

Glossogobius matanensis Weber, 1913
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
25–200 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glossogobius Matanensis (Glossogobius matanensis), first described by Weber, 1913 is a large fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 42.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 25 to 200 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Glossogobius matanensis
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
42 cm
Depth Range
25–200 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Glossogobius
Glossogobius
Species
Glossogobius Matanensis
Glossogobius matanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glossogobius Matanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glossogobius Matanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
31.4cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 25 - 200 m . Tropical; 3°S - 4°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍IND Boto-boto

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gobius matanensis Weber 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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