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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Trypauchenichthys Larsonae

Trypauchenichthys larsonae Murdy, 2008
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
1–41 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Trypauchenichthys Larsonae (Trypauchenichthys larsonae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 41 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trypauchenichthys larsonae
Authority
Murdy, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.5 cm
Depth Range
1–41 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 58 - 62; Anal soft rays: 46 - 50. This species is distinct with the following characters: frontal crest is smooth and not serrated; scales on abdomen; vertebral count 10 + 25-26; total vertebrae 35-36 (x = 35.1); longitudinal scale rows 48-63 (x = 54.3); compared to its congeners, it has the least ratio between pelvic-fin length and SL (0.041-0.076, x = 0.056), and between pelvic-fin length and head length (0.254-0.428, x = 0.332) .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trypauchenichthys Larsonae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 41 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm
Dorsal Rays
60
Anal Rays
48

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Murdy, 2008

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Trypauchenichthys Larsonae.

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