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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Banded worm goby

Microdesmus dipus Günther, 1864
Max Length
8.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Banded worm goby is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Microdesmus dipus
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Banded worm goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Banded worm goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Banded worm goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Banded worm goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
8.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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