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🌿 Brackish Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Caspian goby

Neogobius caspius Eichwald, 1831
Max Length
34.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Caspian goby (Neogobius caspius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Neogobius caspius
Authority
Eichwald, 1831
Habitat
Brackish
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caspian goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caspian goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Caspian goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Caspian goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Brackish; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
34.5cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Eichwald, 1831

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