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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Longspot shrimpgoby

Tomiyamichthys tanyspilus Randall & Chen, 2007
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
3–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Longspot shrimpgoby is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Tomiyamichthys tanyspilus
Authority
Randall & Chen, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.1 cm
Depth Range
3–10 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. Characterized by greenish grey body color with numerous blackish spots; midlateral row of five elongated dark spots, last on base of caudal fin followed by blackish median streak onto fin; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; longitudinal scale series 78-80; head, nape and pectoral fin base without scales; cycloid scales covering body; greatest depth of body 6.7-7.3 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head length; absence of posterior oculoscapular sensory canal .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longspot shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longspot shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longspot shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 10 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Chen, 2007

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