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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Stenogobius Fehlmanni

Stenogobius fehlmanni Watson, 1991
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Stenogobius Fehlmanni (Stenogobius fehlmanni) 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 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Stenogobius fehlmanni
Authority
Watson, 1991
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Spines of 1st dorsal fins in males usually filamentous, may reach seventh or eight ray of 2nd dorsal fin; scale count in lateral series 46-51, usually 48-50; scales in predorsal midline almost always naked; opercle may or may not be scaled; cheek almost always naked; breast always scales.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stenogobius Fehlmanni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stenogobius Fehlmanni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stenogobius Fehlmanni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Watson, 1991

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