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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Glassgoby

Gobiopterus semivestitus Munro, 1949
Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glassgoby (Gobiopterus semivestitus), first described by Munro, 1949 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.70 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. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gobiopterus semivestitus
Authority
Munro, 1949
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glassgoby 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; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5
🐠 Schooling

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm
Dorsal Spines
5
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
12

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Munro, 1949

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