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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Thiony's goby

Pinnichthys aimoriensis Van Tassell & Tornabene, 2016
Max Length
2.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
70–164 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found on the seafloor near the Peroa natural gas platform, with rhodoliths and other calcareous substrate . Also found in a moderately steep slope with short rock ledges, small caves and crevices. Collected on a fine sand and Halimeda rubble substrate in close proximity to an Ircinia sp. sponge and several ca. 1 m diameter boulders covered with encrusting algae and sponges . Mininum depth and maximum size for male from Ref. 113825. Maximum depth and maximum size for female from Ref. 129296.

Scientific Name
Pinnichthys aimoriensis
Authority
Van Tassell & Tornabene, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.2 cm
Depth Range
70–164 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pinnichthys
Pinnichthys
Species
Thiony's goby
Pinnichthys aimoriensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Thiony's goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thiony's goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thiony's goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thiony's goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 70 - 164 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 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
Van Tassell & Tornabene, 2016

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