Elizabeth springs goby (Chlamydogobius micropterus) fish species and information / pictures of Elizabeth springs goby - Chlamydogobius micropterus

Elizabeth springs goby (Chlamydogobius micropterus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chlamydogobius micropterus

Common Name
Elizabeth springs goby

Biology
Inhabits marshy, vegetated shallow pools (1-10 centimeters in depth) fed by mound springs. Captive breeding populations have been established to ensure its survival (Ref. 44894).

Classification

Classified By
Larson, 1995
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Gobies (Gobiidae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: Queensland, Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2.95 s.e. 0.40 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
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
3.0 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 (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Critically Endangered (CR) (A1c, B1+2c)