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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Palatogobius Incendius

Palatogobius incendius Tornabene, Robertson & Baldwin, 2017
Max Length
2.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
88–201 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in deep reefs, schooling at the top or bottom of vertical walls, with a stretch of sand and small rocks, at depths of 88 to 201 meters. The largest specimens were 2.22 cm for males and 2.15 cm for females .

Scientific Name
Palatogobius incendius
Authority
Tornabene, Robertson & Baldwin, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.2 cm
Depth Range
88–201 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. It is distinguished with a yellow/orange stripe along the lateral midline, extending to the entire length of the caudal fin; D2 I,14-16; A I,14-17; P 18-20. The vomer has no teeth. Body scales are absent except for a few cycloid scales (2-3) at the base of the caudal fin. Absence of intraorbital pore C; paired intraorbital pores D; and eye diamater 7-9% SL .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Palatogobius Incendius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Palatogobius Incendius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Palatogobius Incendius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 88 - 201 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Curacao, Dominica and Honduras.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3
🐠 Schooling

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
2.2cm
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tornabene, Robertson & Baldwin, 2017

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