Desert goby (Chlamydogobius eremius) fish species and information / pictures of Desert goby - Chlamydogobius eremius

Desert goby (Chlamydogobius eremius) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chlamydogobius eremius

Common Name
Desert goby

Biology
Occurs in pools and streams associated with artesian springs and bores (Ref. 5259, 44894). Lives in shaded areas around plants or rocks (Ref. 44894). Found in harsh environment characterized by rapid fluctuations in temperature and salinity (Ref. 5259, 44894). Field observations and laboratory experimentation indicate that it can withstand wide ranges of temperature (5?-41?C), salinity (0-60 p.p.t.), pH (6.8-11.0) and very low dissolved oxygen level (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects, crustaceans, filamentous algae and detritus (Ref. 5259).

Classification

Classified By
Zietz, 1896
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Gobies (Gobiidae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: South Australia, Australia.
Range
136°E - 137°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
10 °C
Water Temperature To
35 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal
Trophic Level
2.7 s.e. 0.31 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=0.5; Fec=20-250; assuming multiple spawning)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated