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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient

Gobiesox Multitentaculus

Gobiesox multitentaculus Briggs, 1951
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gobiesox Multitentaculus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gobiesox multitentaculus
Authority
Briggs, 1951
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiesociformes
Gobiesociformes
Family
Gobiesocidae
Gobiesocidae
Genus
Gobiesox
Gobiesox
Species
Gobiesox Multitentaculus
Gobiesox multitentaculus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gobiesox Multitentaculus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiesox Multitentaculus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gobiesox Multitentaculus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gobiesox Multitentaculus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude South America: Pacific versant rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cotylis multitentaculum Briggs 1951 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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