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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Gobiobotia Macrocephala

Gobiobotia macrocephala Mori, 1935
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Gobiobotia Macrocephala (Gobiobotia macrocephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobionidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gobiobotia macrocephala
Authority
Mori, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiobotia Macrocephala is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gobiobotia Macrocephala is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gobiobotia Macrocephala is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Mori, 1935

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