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Diadromous Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Parioglossus Neocaledonicus

Parioglossus neocaledonicus Dingerkus & Séret, 1992
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parioglossus Neocaledonicus (Parioglossus neocaledonicus), first described by Dingerkus & Séret, 1992 is a tiny fish in the family Microdesmidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.50 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. Recorded depth range: 0 to 5 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Parioglossus neocaledonicus
Authority
Dingerkus & Séret, 1992
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.5 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parioglossus Neocaledonicus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parioglossus Neocaledonicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dingerkus & Séret, 1992

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