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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Stenogobius Randalli

Stenogobius randalli Watson, 1991
Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Stenogobius Randalli (Stenogobius randalli) 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 8.3 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 randalli
Authority
Watson, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Predorsal midline fully scaled ranging 17 to 20, usually 18 to 19; scales in horizontal series 49-52, usually 50-51; TRB 12 to 13; breast scaled; upper pectoral base usually with one to three scales; opercle may or may not be scaled; first and second dorsal fins in females with pigmentation on membrane between spines and rays appearing as vertical bars, generally not appearing as scribbles.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stenogobius Randalli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ 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
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Watson, 1991

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