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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Microgobius Signatus

Microgobius signatus Poey, 1876
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–36 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found on shallow, muddy or sandy bottoms, near islands . Takes refuge in holes. Does not appear to reach 6.5 cm TL.

Scientific Name
Microgobius signatus
Authority
Poey, 1876
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Depth Range
0–36 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microgobius Signatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microgobius Signatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn Location
Benthic

Benthic spawner.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 36 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea to Colombia and Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
19

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poey, 1876

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