Pinkgray Goby
📖 Overview
Pinkgray Goby (Amblychaeturichthys hexanema), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 17.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pinkgray Goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pinkgray Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - ? m. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Hokkaido to Kyushu of Japan, Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea and East and South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pinkgray Goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Akahaze · アカハゼ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 도화망둑 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Острохвостый япономорский бычок |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 六絲鈍尾鰕虎 · 六絲鈍尾鰕虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaeturichthys hexanema | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pinkgray Goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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