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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gobius Hypselosoma

Gobius hypselosoma Bleeker, 1867
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gobius Hypselosoma (Gobius hypselosoma), first described by Bleeker, 1867 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 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 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
Gobius hypselosoma
Authority
Bleeker, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gobius Hypselosoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gobius Hypselosoma 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
3.2±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1867

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