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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Stigmatogobius Elegans

Stigmatogobius elegans Larson, 2005
Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Stigmatogobius Elegans is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stigmatogobius elegans
Authority
Larson, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Differs from its congeners by the following combination of characters: absence of head pores; head with two horizontal dark streaks, side of body with midlateral row of dark blotches and short bars, two dark marks on pectoral fin base, first dorsal fin with black blotch, other fins barred with fine dark spots; second dorsal rays I,8-9; anal rays I,6-8; pectoral rays 12-15, usually 14; longitudinal scales 24-27; transverse scales backward 9-10; predorsal scales 8-12, reaching to close behind eyes, anteriormost scale usually somewhat larger than others; opercle with cycloid scales and cheek naked .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stigmatogobius Elegans is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Stigmatogobius Elegans is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Stigmatogobius Elegans is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Larson, 2005

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