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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus

Lesueurigobius heterofasciatus Maul, 1971
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
100–345 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus (Lesueurigobius heterofasciatus) 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. It occurs at depths between 100 and 345 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
Lesueurigobius heterofasciatus
Authority
Maul, 1971
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.4 cm
Depth Range
100–345 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Lesueurigobius
Lesueurigobius
Species
Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus
Lesueurigobius heterofasciatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 345 m . Subtropical

🌿 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

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Maul, 1971

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Lesueurigobius Heterofasciatus.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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