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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gobiopterus Brachypterus

Gobiopterus brachypterus Bleeker, 1855
Max Length
2.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gobiopterus Brachypterus (Gobiopterus brachypterus), first described by Bleeker, 1855 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gobiopterus brachypterus
Authority
Bleeker, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gobiopterus Brachypterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiopterus Brachypterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 25°C - ?

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1855

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