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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Splitbanded goby

Gymneleotris seminuda Günther, 1864
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–25 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Splitbanded goby (Gymneleotris seminuda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 25 metres. 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
Gymneleotris seminuda
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Depth Range
0–25 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished by having the following characteristics: broad head; first dorsal has VII spines; pelvic fins completely separate; body with cycloid scales extending from the base of the caudal fin forward to the third dorsal-fin spine .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Splitbanded goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Splitbanded goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Splitbanded goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Eleotris seminudus Günther 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .

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