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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Obliquogobius Megalops

Obliquogobius megalops Shibukawa & Aonuma, 2007
Max Length
2.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Obliquogobius Megalops (Obliquogobius megalops) 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 2.6 cm. 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 megalops
Authority
Shibukawa & Aonuma, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinct in having a dusky chin, without dusky vertical bars on the body; largely separated pelvic fins; and wide gill opening .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Obliquogobius Megalops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Obliquogobius Megalops is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Obliquogobius Megalops is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 290 m . Temperate 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
2.6cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9
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
Temperate
Described By
Shibukawa & Aonuma, 2007

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