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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Flat-headed goby

Luciogobius guttatus Gill, 1859
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits tide pools and river mouths. Is frequently encountered in places where small brooks fall into the sea and may occasionally be found in purely fresh water. During low tide it stays under stones on the dry bottom .

Scientific Name
Luciogobius guttatus
Authority
Gill, 1859
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Flat-headed goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flat-headed goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flat-headed goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flat-headed goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 1 - ? m. Subtropical; 45°N - 22°N Northwest Pacific: China, Korean Peninsula, Japan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gill, 1859

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