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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mugilogobius Cavifrons

Mugilogobius cavifrons Weber, 1909
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Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Benthic on mud and sand in brackish to freshwaters, often in mangroves . Adults feed primarily on worms and other small benthic invertebrates; breeding habits are unknown .

Scientific Name
Mugilogobius cavifrons
Authority
Weber, 1909
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mugilogobius Cavifrons is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Cavifrons is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.32
Food Items

worms and other small benthic invertebrates; breeding habits are unknown (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1909

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