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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Obliquogobius Fulvostriatus

Obliquogobius fulvostriatus Chen, Jaafar & Shao, 2012
Max Length
2.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
141–165 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Obliquogobius Fulvostriatus (Obliquogobius fulvostriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 141 and 165 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Obliquogobius fulvostriatus
Authority
Chen, Jaafar & Shao, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.4 cm
Depth Range
141–165 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D1 VI, D2 I,9; A I,10; pectoral-fin rays 21; vertebrae 26; lateral scales 22; transverse scale rows 7; scaled belly; isthmus, pectoral fin base, cheek, predorsal region and operculum are naked; gill opening very wide, extending forward of the vertical through rear margin of pupil; when alive, head with vertically infraorbital yellow band; one wide longitudinal yellow band from operculum terminating at posterior end of caudal fin, band increasingly wider, such that posterior half of body completely yellow .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Obliquogobius Fulvostriatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Obliquogobius Fulvostriatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Obliquogobius Fulvostriatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 141 - 165 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
2.4cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, Jaafar & Shao, 2012

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