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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Stenogobius Macropterus

Stenogobius macropterus Duncker, 1912
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Stenogobius Macropterus (Stenogobius macropterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Stenogobius macropterus
Authority
Duncker, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Stenogobius
Stenogobius
Species
Stenogobius Macropterus
Stenogobius macropterus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Opercle naked; cheek naked; pectoral base usually naked; belly anteriorly usually naked; breast naked; predorsal midline naked or with few scales near first dorsal fin; first dorsal fin with crescentic to slightly tear-shaped blackish mark near posterior base of fin, most pronounced after fourth spine; pectoral fin with 14 to 15 rays, usually 15 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stenogobius Macropterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stenogobius Macropterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stenogobius Macropterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 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
Duncker, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Awaous macropterus Duncker 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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