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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Steven's goby

Gobius gasteveni Miller, 1974
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
35–270 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Steven's goby is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gobius gasteveni
Authority
Miller, 1974
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
35–270 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished by the following characteristics: Fins: Dl V - VI, D2 1/12 - 14 , A 1/11 - 13, P 18 - 21, V I/5+5/I, innermost rays (V 5) in most specimens shorter than V4, thus posterior margin of pelvic disc truncate to emarginate. Scales: LL 41 - 47, TR 10 - 13, predorsal 21 - 27, breast 7 - 11; Anterior nostril short, tubular with thin tentacle from dorsal rim : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steven's goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steven's goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steven's goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 35 - 270 m . Temperate; 51°N - 27°N, 16°W - 1°W Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Miller, 1974

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