Marine gudgeon
📖 Overview
Marine gudgeon (Thalasseleotris adela) is a ray-finned fish of the family Thalasseleotrididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. It occurs at depths between 1 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Marine gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marine gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Subtropical West Pacific: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cryptic Sea Gudgeon · Dusky Marine Gudgeon · Marine Gudgeon · Rock Goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Guavina-cacau |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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