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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Australian sailfin goby

Nesogobius pulchellus Castelnau, 1872
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Australian sailfin goby (Nesogobius pulchellus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. 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 pulchellus
Authority
Castelnau, 1872
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Nesogobius
Nesogobius
Species
Australian sailfin goby
Nesogobius pulchellus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Australian sailfin goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australian sailfin goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Australian sailfin goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Australian sailfin goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 20 m . Subtropical West Pacific: widespread in the southern Australia, from Sydney, New South Wales to Perth, Western Australia, including Tasmania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1872

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