Nesogobius Greeni

📖 Overview

Nesogobius Greeni (Nesogobius greeni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 8 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. This species differs by the following characters: 1st D VII; 2nd D 8-11, rarely 8 or 11; A 8-10; no spine in 2nd dorsal or anal fin; branched caudal-fin rays 11-12; pectoral-fin rays 16-20; no head pores; wide gill opening reaching forward to below or slightly before posterior preopercular margin; scales reaching to above preoperculum in the head, sometimes almost to eye; dorsal mid-line of nape naked or rarely with a single scale just before 1st dorsal fin, but scales often present just to side of midline; body scales ctenoid, in 25-30 rows; midline of belly without scales or with a few scales posteriorly; pectoral base usually without scales or with 1 or 2 cycloid scales ventrally; area before pelvic fin n with cycloid scales; body deep, depth at anal origin subequal to or greater than caudal fin length; 1st dorsal fin low, with rounded or triangular shaped margin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nesogobius Greeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nesogobius Greeni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nesogobius Greeni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 8 m . Subtropical South Wales, throughout Tasmania, Victoria, and west to Kangaroo I.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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