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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hetereleotris Bipunctata

Hetereleotris bipunctata Tortonese, 1976
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hetereleotris Bipunctata (Hetereleotris bipunctata) 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 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hetereleotris bipunctata
Authority
Tortonese, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hetereleotris Bipunctata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hetereleotris Bipunctata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hetereleotris Bipunctata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tortonese, 1976

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