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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Stenogobius Marqueti

Stenogobius marqueti 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 Marqueti (Stenogobius marqueti) 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 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Stenogobius marqueti
Authority
Watson, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Scales on predorsal midline six to 21, usually 15-19, sometimes with naked patches; scales in a horizontal series 48-51, usually 49-50; breast usually with one to five embedded scales, may be naked; belly anteriorly with large naked patch near pelvic base; pectoral base naked; opercle naked; females with one or two large spots on caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stenogobius Marqueti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stenogobius Marqueti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stenogobius Marqueti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Endemic of Hiva Oa Island, Marquesan Islands (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
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
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
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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