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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Vanderhorstia Fulvopelvis

Vanderhorstia fulvopelvis Suzuki & Chen, 2013
Max Length
1.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Vanderhorstia Fulvopelvis (Vanderhorstia fulvopelvis), first described by Suzuki & Chen, 2013 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Vanderhorstia fulvopelvis
Authority
Suzuki & Chen, 2013
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
1.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Vanderhorstia Fulvopelvis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vanderhorstia Fulvopelvis 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; reef-associated; depth range ? - 5 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
1.8cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Suzuki & Chen, 2013

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Vanderhorstia Fulvopelvis.

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