Mangrove goby
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow estuaries with freshwater run-off or lower reaches of rivers on mud banks. Small groups were observed sitting on the bottom as tides were coming in, quickly diving into the mud when approached .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Dark bar on caudal peduncle and on caudal base .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mangrove goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 25°C - ? South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mangrove goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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