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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Sirajo

Sicydium plumieri Bloch, 1786
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sirajo (Sicydium plumieri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sicydium plumieri
Authority
Bloch, 1786
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sirajo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; amphidromous . Tropical; 20°N - 13°N Central America: Caribbean Islands in Antilles south of Cuba.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Amphidromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
11cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bloch, 1786

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