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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gobiosoma Schultzi

Gobiosoma schultzi Ginsburg, 1944
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gobiosoma Schultzi (Gobiosoma schultzi), first described by Ginsburg, 1944 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). 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 Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gobiosoma schultzi
Authority
Ginsburg, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Patch of 7-16 transverse rows of scales on caudal peduncle; isolated patch of scales behind pectoral fin; no filament on first dorsal fin spine..

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobiosoma Schultzi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ginsburg, 1944

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