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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mainland's goby

Psilogobius mainlandi Baldwin, 1972
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
1–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mainland's goby (Psilogobius mainlandi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Psilogobius mainlandi
Authority
Baldwin, 1972
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.7 cm
Depth Range
1–15 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psilogobius
Psilogobius
Species
Mainland's goby
Psilogobius mainlandi

🐟 Physical Description

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

🌀 Behaviour

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

🦐 Diet

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

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn Location
Benthic

Benthic spawner.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Baldwin, 1972

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