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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Crescent goby

Gobulus crescentalis Gilbert, 1892
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Crescent goby (Gobulus crescentalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gobulus crescentalis
Authority
Gilbert, 1892
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Gobulus
Gobulus
Species
Crescent goby
Gobulus crescentalis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crescent goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crescent goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Crescent goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Crescent goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 25 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California and outer coast of Baja California, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1892

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gobiosoma crescentalis Gilbert 1892 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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