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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Green goby

Microgobius thalassinus Jordan & Gilbert, 1883
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–6 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
4.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Microgobius thalassinus
Authority
Jordan & Gilbert, 1883
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.4 cm
Depth Range
0–6 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

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 Green goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Green goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Green goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 6 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 26°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1883

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gobius thalassinus Jordan & Gilbert 1883 Synonym
Microgobius eulepis Eigenmann & Eigenmann 1888 Synonym
Microgobius holmesi Smith 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .

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