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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Thorogobius Rofeni

Thorogobius rofeni Miller, 1988
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
260–650 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Thorogobius Rofeni (Thorogobius rofeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 260 and 650 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Thorogobius rofeni
Authority
Miller, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.5 cm
Depth Range
260–650 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Thorogobius Rofeni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thorogobius Rofeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thorogobius Rofeni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thorogobius Rofeni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 260 - 650 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Miller, 1988

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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