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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Girdled goby

Nesogobius hinsbyi McCulloch & Ogilby, 1919
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
5–60 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Girdled goby (Nesogobius hinsbyi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Nesogobius hinsbyi
Authority
McCulloch & Ogilby, 1919
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Depth Range
5–60 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Nesogobius
Nesogobius
Species
Girdled goby
Nesogobius hinsbyi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Girdled goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Girdled goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 60 m . Subtropical West Pacific: Known only from Port Phillip Bay and southern Tasmania, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCulloch & Ogilby, 1919

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