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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Giant bully

Gobiomorphus gobioides Valenciennes, 1837
Max Length
17.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Giant bully is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gobiomorphus gobioides
Authority
Valenciennes, 1837
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Specimen described by Jenyns had 1 ray more in the anal fin than given by Valenciennes.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Giant bully is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Giant bully is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Giant bully is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Subtropical; 34°S - 47°S Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
17.4cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1837

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Giant Bully
🌍MRI Kōkopu · Kōpūtea · Pakoko · Tīpokopoko · Tītarakura · Toitoi
🇵🇹Portuguese Guavina-gigante

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Eleotris gobioides Valenciennes 1837 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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