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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Gobio Meridionalis

Gobio meridionalis Xu, 1987
Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Gobio Meridionalis (Gobio meridionalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gobio meridionalis
Authority
Xu, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobio Meridionalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gobio Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gobio Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
6
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Xu, 1987

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