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Diadromous Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Sicyopterus Macrostetholepis

Sicyopterus macrostetholepis Bleeker, 1853
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Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sicyopterus Macrostetholepis (Sicyopterus macrostetholepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sicyopterus macrostetholepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.3 cm
Latitude
10°S – 10°N
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Sicyopterus
Sicyopterus
Species
Sicyopterus Macrostetholepis
Sicyopterus macrostetholepis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sicyopterus Macrostetholepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sicyopterus Macrostetholepis 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; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical; 10°N - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
10°N – 10°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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