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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gobiesox Potamius

Gobiesox potamius Briggs, 1955
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found in rivers and creeks from the sea to 140 m elevation, more abundant in currents but also found in slow moving waters. Feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects and fish scales .

Scientific Name
Gobiesox potamius
Authority
Briggs, 1955
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Water Temp
25–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gobiesox Potamius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiesox Potamius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C Central America: Pacific versant rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
Food Items

crustaceans, aquatic insects and fish scales (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Briggs, 1955

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