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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable

Mountain clingfish

Gobiesox fluviatilis Briggs & Miller, 1960
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mountain clingfish (Gobiesox fluviatilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gobiesox fluviatilis
Authority
Briggs & Miller, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mountain clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mountain clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mountain clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mountain clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude Central America: Sinaloan coastal and Santiago drainages in Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator

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