Elizabeth springs goby (Chlamydogobius micropterus)

Scientific name: Chlamydogobius micropterus Larson, 1995

The Elizabeth springs goby (Chlamydogobius micropterus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Oceania, Queensland, Australia.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chlamydogobius micropterus
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Queensland, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Critically Endangered (CR) (A1c, B1+2c)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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