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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sailfin ribbon-goby

Oxymetopon typus Bleeker, 1861
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
15–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits deep muddy slopes, subject to strong currents. Usually seen in small groups, often of mixed sizes .

Scientific Name
Oxymetopon typus
Authority
Bleeker, 1861
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Depth Range
15–40 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oxymetopon
Oxymetopon
Species
Sailfin ribbon-goby
Oxymetopon typus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 31. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sailfin ribbon-goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sailfin ribbon-goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sailfin ribbon-goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 40 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
18cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
31
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
31

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1861

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