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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cameroon goby

Wheelerigobius wirtzi Miller, 1988
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–3 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cameroon goby (Wheelerigobius wirtzi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Wheelerigobius wirtzi
Authority
Miller, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Depth Range
0–3 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Wheelerigobius
Wheelerigobius
Species
Cameroon goby
Wheelerigobius wirtzi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cameroon goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cameroon goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cameroon goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cameroon goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Victoria Bay, Cameroon.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miller, 1988

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