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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Dwarf goby

Lythrypnus elasson Böhlke & Robins, 1960
Max Length
1.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–11 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Dwarf goby (Lythrypnus elasson) 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 1.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 11 metres. With a trophic level of 3, 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
Lythrypnus elasson
Authority
Böhlke & Robins, 1960
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.6 cm
Depth Range
0–11 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dwarf goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dwarf goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dwarf goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dwarf goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 11 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
1.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke & Robins, 1960

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